Similarities and differences between a trust and a power of attorney
A trust exists where property is held by a person, or is transferred to another person to be held…
Requirements of a valid Express Trust
An express trust is a type of trust where a person (settlor) expressly decides or intends to create a…
Trust Basics
Trusts are popularly used for achieving various business and estate planning objectives, but their effectiveness depends on individual circumstances…
Estate Litigation | How long do I have to make a claim?
Limitation periods apply to all matters, including those that arise from the administration of an estate. Below, we have…
Letters of Wishes and Discretionary Trusts
In a discretionary trust, it is common for a settlor to leave a letter of wishes for the trustees…
SCC – Tax Decision on Donated Stock Options
Citation: Des Groseillers v. Quebec (Agence du revenu), 2022 SCC 42 Judgement rendered: November 17, 2022 Facts:
SCC Allows Springboard Profits in Patent Violation Case
Citation: Nova Chemicals Corp. v. Dow Chemical Co., 2022 SCC 43 Judgment Rendered: November 18, 2022 Facts:
Joint Tenancy | Tenancy in Common | CBA Article by Brandon Hastings
Do you know the difference between owning property as “joint tenants” versus as “tenants in common”? Cassady Law LLP…
Failure to Obey Court Orders | CBA Article by Brandon Hastings
Cassady associate Brandon Hastings was featured in December 2021 by the Canadian Bar Association for his article about when…
BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY IN THE AGE OF COVID-19
Not surprisingly, over the last couple of weeks we have received a number of telephone calls and emails from…