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Ontario Wills & Estate Law

In Wills and Estate planning, the transfer of assets and gifts often becomes an area of dispute. A common estate planning technique is to transfer assets into joint ownership. While the intention of such transfers may be to avoid probate fees, the transferor must also consider some legal consequences to avoid unintended results at a later stage.

Pros and Cons of Settling

If you are entering civil court to gain compensation for an injury, chances are high that you may be offered an out of court settlement. This is an important decision that should only be made after consultation with your lawyer, who will use their expertise to determine the facts of the case and your chances of winning. However, there are some pros and cons to settling that should be kept in mind when making the decision.

Sports Related Accidents & The Law

Injuries are, unfortunately, a part of participating in all sports, and can happen anywhere – on the court, at a training facility, in a school gym or even in a friend’s backyard. While most injuries can be treated, others can be serious, compromising an athlete’s ability to function or can even be life-threatening.