For over 25 years, since this book’s first publication, lawyers practising estate law – either as their main focus or as part of their practice – have long considered this book to be a time-saving resource, covering both contentious and non-contentious estate legal issues. Practitioners handling an estate administration file, no matter how seasoned, have found themselves, time and time again, reaching for this guide book. Written by a veteran estates planning and administration lawyer, this handy practice manual is filled with insightful commentary, useful precedents and important legal tips.
New in This Edition
- For the first time in this publication, electronic forms used in Ontario for real estate conveyancing are included in template form
- Discussion of changes to the Ontario Rules of Civil Procedure governing the administration of estates (effective July 1, 2012)
- Examination of the recent case law covering areas such as:
- Passing of accounts
- Jointly-held property in the administration of assets
- Estate conveyancing
- Family law equalization proceedings
- Guardianship
- Explanation of recent developments in estate law concerning:
- Substitute decision-making matters
- Changes in the way estate litigation is approached and handled on contentious estate matters
Book Features That Will Help You in Your Practice
- Affordable and easy to use, this one-stop reference guide is ideal for any lawyer handling the day-to-day administration of estates, as well as basic estate litigation and guardianship
- Contains useful forms and precedents, in print and on CD-ROM, covering every major aspect of the estate law practice
- Offers practical guidance on non-contentious matters such as: the Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee (with or without a will), estate accounting, income taxation at death, and taxation of estates
- Also covers contentious matters such as: estate litigation, passing of accounts, mediation, claims by and against an estate, and substitute decision-making and adult guardianship
Who Should Buy This Book?
- Estate lawyers will find that this book covers all practice issues that arise in estate administration, estate litigation and guardianship
- Generalist practitioners who handle estate administrations from time to time will find the book’s practice commentary, together with the templates and forms, to be immensely useful and time-saving
- Academics and law students studying and researching wills and estates law can use this book as a comprehensive reference source covering the latest developments in estate law
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