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How You Can Protect Your Common Law Spouse

How You Can Protect Your Common Law Spouse

Ontario law has seen the treatment of common law spouses differ greatly from married spouses. One issue that leads to this is the how the “spouse” is defined in two separate Acts: The Family Law Act (FLA) and the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA). Because of the...
Just How Important Is A Will?

Just How Important Is A Will?

Amy M. MacAlpine, a Wills & Estates lawyer for Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, explained several reasons why creating a last will and testament can benefit yourself and your loved ones. Oftentimes, incorrect assumptions are made about how your assets will be looked after...