De VRIES Litigation
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP has offices in Toronto and Oakville. We have built our reputation on excellence, fierce advocacy, and timeliness.
It has built its reputation on excellence, fierce advocacy, and timeliness. Our blog, “allaboutestates.ca,” is widely followed and respected. We know that each client is unique and that each lawsuit demands a winning strategy. However, litigation can be both expensive and emotionally taxing. As such, we carefully assess each dispute to determine how best to resolve it and ensure that our clients’
12/05/2022
Our annual holiday party for our colleagues and clients was a great success. Happy holidays from our firm to you.
06/04/2020
Voting is now open in the OBA section elections! If you are a member of the OBA elder law or estate and trust sections, be sure to vote for Diane Vieira and Gillian Fournie:
Ontario Bar Association :: Online Voting Ontario Bar Association online voting website
According to Justice Dunphy, a sealing order was necessary in order to protect the privacy and dignity of the victims of violent crime and their loved ones . . .
[LINK] http://bit.ly/2vYIfrj
Written by: Justin de Vries
05/13/2019
Anna Alizadeh publishes article about Ontario’s intestacy laws in Carleton University (Official)’s newsletter, Giving Insight.
Read the article here - http://bit.ly/2YqTNjq
05/10/2019
Passings of accounts can often be bitter and vicious. However, this case was a welcome “good news” alternative to the standard slugfest.
Linda and Ted cared for their elderly neighbours for over two decades. The court noted that their relationship was akin to that of “loyal and dutiful family members.”
Written by: Jacob Kaufman
[LINK] http://bit.ly/2LzjcFP
05/01/2019
Toronto Island – Isle of Trusts
There is legislation in place regarding the ownership and leasehold of Toronto Islands’ properties that could affect estate planning. Residents (or residents to be) should consult a lawyer to ensure their estate planning is in line with the legislation.
Written by: Anna Alizadeh
Cont’d [LINK] http://bit.ly/2V657UE
05/01/2019
Guardianship matters are among the most contentious and bitter fights under the umbrella of “estates and trusts” law.
It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over* 🎶 Lenny Kravitz 🎶
Written by Gillian Fournie
Cont’d [LINK]
It Ain't Over Til It's Over* - All About Estates The court has broad discretion on a passing of accounts to address a wide range of issues. However, it is not an appropriate venue to re-litigate issues.
04/12/2019
For the next 14 years, William continued living at the farm (4 years past the date allowed by the will). Continue reading . . . bit.ly/2YeBpuO
Written by: Gillian Fournie
04/08/2019
Counsel should always be vigilant in ensuring that appeals are brought to the correct appellate court.
Written by: Jacob Kaufman
[LINK] bit.ly/2YOt94R
ETDL Appeal is to the Divisional Court - not the Court of Appeal - All About Estates The Divisional Court, not the Court of Appeal, is the proper forum for an appeal regarding the payment of an estate trustee during litigation’s fees.
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