The ‘Quantum Meruit’ Claim On An Estate

David A. Brooker, litigation lawyer with the Toronto firm of Steinberg, Morton, Hope & Israel LLP, explains the ‘quantum meruit’ claim on an estate. Sometimes people want to make a claim for services that they provided to the testator. The legal term is “quantum meruit”. Sometimes people take care of someone because they are promised [...]

Challenging a Will Based on Incapacity

David A. Brooker, litigation lawyer with the Toronto firm of Steinberg, Morton, Hope & Israel LLP, explains challenging a will based on incapacity. Often, when the issue on a will challenge is whether or not the testator had mental capacity ( that is, whether the testator to understand the terms of the will that’s being [...]

The Role of the Mediator With Regard to Contesting A Will

David A. Brooker, litigation lawyer with the Toronto firm of Steinberg, Morton, Hope & Israel LLP, explains the role of the mediator with regard to contesting a will. Generally, if you are going to contest a will, you need to start proceedings in the jurisdiction in which the deceased last resided, or if they have [...]

The Reasons For Deciding To Contest A Will

David A. Brooker, litigation lawyer with the Toronto firm of Steinberg, Morton, Hope & Israel LLP, describes some of the reasons for people deciding to contest a will. People will want to contest wills for many reasons. Sometimes there is a belief that there is another later will in existence or that the will that [...]

Why It’s Important To List Your Assets When Making Your Will

Many people, especially when they get older, don’t want to talk about wills and assets. But, even if you don’t want to talk about it, it’s a good idea to keep a list of your assets in your safety deposit box, with your lawyer, or attached to your will, including a description of them and [...]

Explains Why, If You Feel You Have A Claim Against An Estate, You Should Act Quickly

I would advise that you see lawyer as soon as you think that something is unfair. He or she can give you advice and say either you are right or you are wrong. A lawyer with a few questions may be able to determine whether there is something to your concerns or not. If you [...]

How Estate Issues Must Be Managed In A Timely Manner

If you are the estate trustee (commonly referred to as an executor), one of the first things that must be done is to find the deceased person’s assets. Often, if the estate is substantial, there will be a professional, such as an accountant or investment counselor, who has knowledge of the testator’s assets, and is [...]

How An Executor Or Estate Trustee Is Appointed

If there is no will, a family member may fill the role of estate trustee, which is the legal title of the person we refer to as the executor. The person needs to make an application to be an estate trustee,. If the person obtains the consent of the majority of people entitled to a [...]

The First Steps That A Lawyer Takes To Respond To A Statement Of Claim In Ontario

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David Brooker explains the steps that a lawyer takes to respond to a Statement of Claim. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with litigation law issues in the Toronto, Ontario Region, contact Steinberg, Morton, Hope & Israel LLP for a consultation. This podcast is taken from a 23 June 2009 interview with [...]

The 20 Day Time Limit For Responding To A Statement Of Claim In Ontario

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David Brooker explains the time limit in responding to a Statement of Claim. If you, or someone you care about, is dealing with litigation law issues in the Toronto, Ontario Region, contact Steinberg, Morton, Hope & Israel LLP for a consultation. This podcast is taken from a 23 June 2009 interview with David A. Brooker, [...]

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