Administering an estate is often a straightforward process. Once an individual has passed away, the named executor has a duty to distribute the deceased’s estate according to the terms of their Will. This includes, but is not limited to identifying and locating the beneficiaries who are set to receive an inheritance. However, what happens when the executor is unable to locate a beneficiary?
Estate Trustee Roles and Responsibilities
Power of Attorney Disputes
Chattels Versus Fixtures
Three Types of Restricted Covenants Found in Employment Contracts
Independent Contractor vs. Employee
For many years, the distinction between an employee and independent contractor has been the centre of debate in the employment law field. The distinction comes from the similarities that both statuses have, yet employers have often chosen the standing that best suits them, especially when a business uses a blend of both types of workers.
Registered and Unregistered Trademarks
Condo Purchases and Status Certificate Review
Amending Your Last Will and Testament
Family Law Litigation Process - Part 2
In most family law cases, parties are to attend at least one of the three conferences available. These include a case conference, settlement conference and trial management conference. These conferences are provided as an opportunity to resolve all or some of the issues, which can save both parties time and costs involved in settling a case.
Family Law Litigation Process - Part 1
Trust in Real Estate Services Act
Fiduciary Duty
A fiduciary duty is the obligation of one party to act in the best interest of another party. These types of relations arise all over. They can include corporate relationships and patient-doctor relationships. In 2004, the Supreme Court of Canada released an important decision in regards to the meaning behind section 122(1)(b) of the Canada Business Corporations Act (CBCA) in regard to fiduciary duties.
Trust Basics
Family Status Discrimination
Under the Ontario Human Rights Code, childcare and family obligations are a covered ground for discrimination. This ground is called family status and is defined as being in a parent-child relationship. Within the workplace, this means that a working arrangement or policy may have an unintended effect of discrimination on the employee’s childcare obligations.
Buying and Selling Real Estate on the Same Closing Day
Trademark Registrability
Social Media Policies in the Workplace
Over the years, social media has become prominent in almost everyone’s lives. With the popularity of smart phones and access to internet, posting photos and writing status updates online have become second nature. In an employment setting, these social media platforms are often used to reach more customers and drive business. However, the distinction between professional and personal use can become blurry when an employee’s personal social media account does not reflect the employer’s values.
