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November is ‘Make a Will Month’
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At Weilers we provide our clients with a full range of estate planning. Let our team of lawyers help ensure that your personal, business, financial...
Whose House Is It?
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October 28, 2025 By Brian Babcock We have written before about the presumption of resulting trust and how it applies in case of marriage breakdown....
How to Contest a Will in Ontario
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October 21, 2025 By Jonathon Clark Disputes over a deceased person’s estate can be emotionally and legally complex. In Ontario, individuals may contest a will...
Can a Verbal Agreement Sell Real Estate in Ontario?
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October 14, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre Real estate transactions are among the most significant legal dealings most people will enter into in their lifetime. In...
Does Your Insurance Cover Flood Damage?
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October 7, 2025 By Jonathon Clark Until recently, most insurance for homeowners and small businesses in Ontario did not cover damage from floods. This was...
Picking a Location for an Action
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September 30, 2025 By Jonathon Clark In Ontario, a plaintiff in a Superior Court action has the presumed right to decide where that action will...
Claims For Injuries In Family Law
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September 23, 2025 By Robert Schroeder Unfortunately, domestic violence is all too common. Until recently, if a spouse wanted to pursue damages for physical injuries...
Recent Developments on the Duty of Honest Performance in Ontario Contracts
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September 16, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik The Supreme Court of Canada’s 2014 decision in Bhasin v. Hrynew fundamentally changed Canadian contract law by introducing the...
How to Select an Arbitrator for a Commercial Dispute in Ontario
Alternative Dispute Resolution
September 9, 2025 By Brian Babcock When a commercial dispute arises in Ontario, arbitration can offer a faster, more confidential, and more flexible alternative to...
Adverse Possession is Hard to Get
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September 2, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre When almost all properties in Ontario were transitioned into the Land Titles system, we were told that claims for...
Beware the Agreement to Agree
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August 26, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre Agreement as to essential terms is central to the existence of a contract. Without this there is no contract....
What Happens if a Buyer Missed the Closing Date in Ontario?
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August 19, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre In Ontario real estate transactions, the closing date is one of the most critical aspects of any property sale...
The Cost Consequences of Refusing to Settle
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August 14, 2025 By Jonathon Clark Litigation is expensive, time-consuming, and emotionally draining. That’s why Ontario courts strongly encourage parties to settle disputes before trial....
5 Things That Invalidate a Will in Ontario
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August 12, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Creating a will is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure your wishes are respected...
Don’t Just Ignore a Lawsuit
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August 7, 2025 By Jonathon Clark Getting sued is stressful—but ignoring a lawsuit can make things much, much worse. Whether you’ve been served with a...
Employers: Excessive Demands on Termination May Come Back to Bite You
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August 5, 2025 By Brian Babcock Employers- even if you have a valid termination clause in your employment contracts (see our numerous prior articles on...
Do You Have a Right to an Adjournment?
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July 22, 2025 By Brian Babcock If you are involved in a lawsuit in Ontario, you may find that through no fault of your own,...
Damages and the Innocent Plaintiff
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July 17, 2025 By Jonathon Clark What damages can you recover if a supposed friend wrongfully retains something you gave them for safekeeping and strips...
Can You Get That Deposit Back? Part Four
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July 15, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre When a buyer fails to complete a real estate transaction, the seller is usually entitled to retain the deposit...
Power of Attorney vs. Guardianship in Ontario: What’s the Difference?
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July 10, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Having posted a recent article on Powers of Attorney, the question in the title arises. When it comes to...
How to Challenge a Neighbour’s Encroachment on Your Property
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July 8, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre Property disputes between neighbours can be stressful, especially when it comes to encroachment — the unauthorized use of your...
Termination Clause Upheld
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July 3, 2025 By Brian Babcock We have written several articles on the trend in Ontario courts to find termination clauses in employment contracts as...
Court Ordered Validity of Wills in Ontario
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July 1, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik We have written about rectification, the equitable remedy that may solve certain problems caused by errors in wills. There...
Remote Hearings in Ontario: Here to Stay?
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June 26, 2025 By Brian Babcock In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Ontario’s court system underwent a rapid transformation—one that many had long advocated...
What is a Mortgage? Understanding the Basics of Home Financing in Ontario
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June 24, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre Buying a home is one of the most significant financial decisions most people will ever make. Chances are, if...
Arbitrators Cannot “Make Law”
Alternative Dispute Resolution
June 19, 2025 By Brian Babcock Legislatures make law by passing statutes. Judges are said to “make law” by deciding cases in new and creative...
The Hidden Risks of Waiving Conditions in Ontario Real Estate Deals
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June 17, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre In Ontario’s competitive real estate market, it’s become increasingly common for buyers to submit offers with no conditions in...
When Time is of the Essence Part Two
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June 12, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik We have written before to comment on “time is of the essence” clauses in real estate contracts. THE ISSUE...
Options to Renew: Formality Counts
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June 10, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Does your commercial lease contain an option to renew? THE ISSUE If so, do you need to strictly comply...
Termination Clauses: Courts Continue to Favour Employees
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June 5, 2025 By Brian Babcock We have written about numerous examples of how courts favour employees in interpreting termination clauses. Even a marginal divergence...
Legal Aspects of Selling Your Home in Ontario
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June 3, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre Selling a home is one of the most significant financial transactions you will make in your life. In Ontario,...
How to Replace an Estate Trustee in Ontario
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May 27, 2025 By Nick Melchiorre When a loved one passes away, an estate trustee (formerly known as an executor) is appointed to administer their...
Buying or Selling Property in Ontario
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May 22, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Buying or selling a property in Ontario is an exciting, yet complex process that involves multiple legal steps. Whether...
Wills v. Trusts: Which is Better for You?
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May 20, 2025 By Mark Mikulasik Estate planning is a crucial step in ensuring your assets are distributed according to your wishes after you pass...
A Perfect Night to ‘Raise a Glass to Excellence’ in Support of Local Businesses
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Mark Mikulasik had the pleasure of presenting the award for Business Excellence – Medium to both Nomad by Pinetree Catering and U2 Fasteners at this...
