Is that a life interest or a license to occupy?
August 12, 2022 By Brian Babcock Another reason to be careful about the drafting of your will. THE ISSUE Sometimes people making a will (a “testator”) want to make sure that a friend or family member has a place to live following the death triggering the provisions of the will. It is also not uncommon […]
Penalties for Municipal Conflict of Interest
August 12, 2022 By Mark Mikulasik The appropriate penalty for a municipal conflict of interest has been controversial as long as there has been a Municipal Conflict of Interest Act in Ontario. Prior to the 2017 amendments to the Act, if there was found to be a conflict of interest, the presiding judge had no […]