The decision in Mak (Estate) v Mak differs from the controversial Calmusky ruling
Adult twins who were disinherited by their dad have been granted 70% of his estate by a B.C. judge
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Bill 245 has received royal assent, which also means that Ontario is a substantive compliance province and virtual will witnessing is permanent
The web-based platform was previously available only in Ontario and Quebec
Most Canadian provinces already grant this power to the courts, but some estate experts argue changing the law could lead to unintended consequences
Ontario raised preferential share to $350,000 as of Mar. 1
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Bill 245 would also make virtual will witnessing permanent
Small estates can access a simplified probate process