LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday April 27, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.

A last will can leave instructions for who will have custody of the deceased's children.

These custody appointments are valid for 90 days. After that, the court must make a permanent appointment.

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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 26, 2017. Today we are talking about Family Law.

In difficult custody cases, a Court may request that the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) become involved to investigate and make recommendations to the Court or to provide legal representation for a child.

The OCL is an Ontario government agency that employs lawyers and social workers. It works to provide independent information to the Court about a child’s needs, wishes and legal interests.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Tuesday April 25, 2017. Today we are talking about Employment Law.

The amount payable to wrongfully dismissed employee depends on length of employment, age salary and several other factors. 

It can be as much as one month for each year of service, or even more in exceptional circumstances
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Top 10 Legal headlines for the Week of April 24, 2017

Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of April 24, 2017.

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the week of April 24, 2017

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 24, 2017 from Wise Law on Twitter: 

• Park Geun-hye, Ousted President of South Korea, Is Formally Indicted

• Judge Rules Auburn University Must Let White Nationalist Richard Spencer Speak | Law News

• Canada’s Cannabis Act: A High Level Overview

• 'Nightmare' Cuba holiday with no running water leaves people urinating in bushes

• Massachusetts DAs dismiss thousands of drug cases over evidence tampering at state lab

• Changes coming to SCC law clerks program

• Metrolinx can't cancel Bombardier contract: Ontario judge - CityNews

• Michael Colle’s bill to regulate personal injury lawyers is misguided: Opinion 

• Omar Khadr’s criminal record in Canada shows ‘absolute ignorance,’ lawyer says

• Retroactive changes to criminal pardons violate charter rights, B.C. judge rules

• Polygamy trial set to begin for B.C. man accused of marrying 24 times in 25 years

• Your internet provider can't pick which apps and services count against your data cap, says CRTC

• Louisiana Man Who Spent Three Years on Death Row Has Murder Charge Dismissed

• Russia Bans Jehovah’s Witnesses, Calling It an Extremist Group

• Trump slams Canada from the Oval Office, says ‘what they’ve done to our dairy farmers is a disgrace’

• Can your old boss badmouth you to a potential employer? Absolutely, says an Ontario court

• Study will examine use of technology in child-parent communication during divorce and separation

• Barrie police used illegal searches to check on children, Appeal court rules |

• Judge grills government on how long is too long in immigration detention

• ‘Serious problems’ in use of segregation in prisons, Ontario ombudsman reports

• 'Prince of Pot' Marc Emery, wife in Toronto court on drug charges

• ‘Pivotal Moment’ for Democrats? Gerrymandering Heads to Supreme Court

• 'I feel quite abandoned': Woman facing worsening debilitation challenges medically assisted dying law

• Jeff Sessions Dismisses Hawaii as ‘an Island in the Pacific’

• Bye bye 1991 loophole — rent control to expand to all rental units in Ontario

• 'We know we have a problem': Ontario introduces measures to curb high rents, home prices

• No plan for pot-conviction amnesty amid legalization move, Liberals say

• [LAWPRO Alert] Non-resident speculation tax changes effective April 21, 2017

• Volkswagen emissions scandal settlement approved by courts in Ontario, Quebec

• Where Did Trump Find These Lawyers?

• Doctors charged in first genital mutilation case in US

• Peel police discriminated against decorated officer based on race, rights tribunal rules

• Ontario police forces share carding data with Mounties, CSIS

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Thursday April 20, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.

Life insurance policies that designate a beneficiary become that beneficiary's property on the day the insured dies.

They don't become part of the insured's estate and they are not subject to estate tax.
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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 19, 2017.

Today we are talking about Family Law.

Many custody disputes in Ontario family law matters are now resolved through mediation, rather than court action.

Mediators work with parents to create parenting plans and residency schedules that are tailor-made to provide for children’s needs and for joint parenting. Both parties must obtain independent legal advice to finalize any agreement.
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Tuesday April 18, 2017.

Today we are talking about Employment Law.

Can an employer lawfully terminate an exceptional employee who has had consistently good performance reviews?

Under Ontario law, an employer may terminate any employee without cause, so long as the employer provides reasonable notice, or pay instead of such notice, to the employee.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Top 10 Legal headlines for the Week of April 17, 2017

#140Law: Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of April 17, 2017.

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the week of April 17, 2017

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 17, 2017 from Wise Law on Twitter: 

• The New Old Age: The Patients Were Saved. That’s Why the Families Are Suing.

• It could be legal to carry up to 30 grams of marijuana under Canada bill to be tabled Thursday

• Seven Years After Bill 168, We Learn It Is Costly Not to Comply With Violence Provisions Under OHSA

• Supreme Court dismisses appeal in Shafia ‘honour killing’ case | Ottawa Citizen

• Trudeau Unveils Bill Legalizing Recreational Marijuana in Canada

• New York raises age of adult criminal prosecution to 18

• Flashy Mississauga lawyer caught in the spotlight over social media posts

• Alabama federal judge rules inmate’s defense team cannot have phone access during execution

• Pot legalization bill provides many answers, but leaves some key issues in limbo

• Ontario chief pathologist slammed by judge for offering ‘incorrect’ opinions in court

• Florida health inspectors cite Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort with 15 violations

• The government also introduced sweeping changes to impaired driving laws

• Pot stocks sell off in wake of release of federal legislation

• Hamilton judge who wore Trump hat in court to face discipline hearing - CHCH

• New motion proposes stronger protections for Ontario temp agency workers

• The Broken US Supreme Court

• Ottawa appoints four new judges as pressure mounts to help clogged courts - The Globe and Mail

• LSUC issues six-month suspension for refugee lawyer who failed to serve Roma clients

• Airbnb fans, detractors meet to discuss potential regulation in Toronto

• Interview with Colin Lachance, CEO of Compass/MLB, ex-CEO of CanLII

• Melania Trump accepts damages and apology from Daily Mail over ‘escort’ allegation

• Oversold, understated and authoritarian: debullsh*tifying the reporting on United's "removal" of Dr David Dao

• CRA can’t compel taxpayers to disclose contingent tax reserves, federal appellate court says

• How to bring about change in law firms

• Student Charged With Hazing in Peanut Butter Allergy Case

• Rolling Stone Settles Lawsuit Over Debunked Campus Rape Article

• NASA ‘sting’ operation against 74-year-old widow of Apollo engineer draws court rebuke - Wash. Post

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Thursday April 13, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.

Everyone who applies in Ontario for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee is required to file an Estate Information Return within 90 calendar days after a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee has been issued by the Court.

An Estate Information Return must be filed with the Ministry of Finance. This form is used to certify the net value of the assets of an Estate and to verify the Estate Administration taxes payable by an Estate.
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 12, 2017.

Today we are talking about Family Law.

The Child Support Guideline Table Look-up is a free tool to calculate child support payable according to the Canadian Federal Child Support Guidelines.

The table look-up allows you to determine the base amount for child support by inputting your annula income, number of children, and province of residence.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday April 11, 2017.

Today we are talking about Employment Law.

An employee who has been temporarily “laid off” may be entitled to treat the layoff as a permanent termination and claim notice and severance payments and other compensation.

Temporary layoffs may not be permitted unless there is employment contract that specifically allows for such layoffs. Seek legal advice to determine your rights and entitlements if you have been “laid off.”
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Top 10 Legal Headlines for the week of April 10, 2017

140Law: Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of April 10, 2017.

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the week of April 10, 2017

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 10, 2017 from Wise Law on Twitter: 

• Judge can serve on beauty pageant panel, Florida ethics opinion says

• Christie Blatchford: Ontario father paying twice his after-tax monthly income to his ex-wife

• Trump, Citing No Evidence, Suggests Susan Rice Committed Crime

• Doorey's New Book: The Law of Work

• A Polarized US Supreme Court, Growing More So

• Pot legalization needs to focus on health not cash, urge advocates

• Alabama Supreme Court Orders Impeachment Hearings for Gov. Robert Bentley

• Class action over alleged abuse at Ontario school for the blind ends in $8-million settlement

• Nebraska ban on LGBT foster parents to end, court rules

• “Your ugly face”: employer’s behaviour resulted in constructive dismissal. Nurse awarded 24 months

• Toronto pot shop raids: Huge success or costly attack?

• Neil Gorsuch Confirmed by Senate as Supreme Court Justice

• Former Ontario nurse charged with killing 8 seniors waives right to preliminary hearing

• Can changing how we measure lawyer performance unlock diversity?

• What Actually Goes on in Articling? Ethical Obligation of Regulators

• Former Sheriff Joe Arpaio’s Tent City jail is closing

• Student alleges University of Toronto mishandled sex assault complaint

• RCMP reveals it uses cellphone trackers in wake of CBC report

• Alabama Supreme Court Orders Impeachment Hearings for Gov. Robert Bentley

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday April6, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.

In Ontario, you may complete a Power of Attorney for Personal Care to appoint one or more trusted persons to make medical decisions on your behalf in critical circumstances where you are unable to provide medical direction or informed consent on your own.

In your Power of Attorney for Personal Care, you may also indicate whether you wish extraordinary measures to be taken to resuscitate you or to extend your life in the event of a critical, terminally illness where there is no prospect of your recovery.
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 5, 2017.

Today we are talking about Family Law.

The property rights of common law spouses upon separation are not governed by any Ontario statute.

Common law spouses may still advance family property claims, especially where property has been acquired in a “joint family venture,” or they have contributed to the acquisition, maintenance or improvement of property owned by a common law spouse.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday April 4, 2017.

Today we are talking about Employment Law.

If your employment agreement prohibits you from competing with your employer or soliciting its customers after you leave, those restrictions may not be enforceable.

Non-competition agreements are generally unenforceable against Ontario employees. Many non-solicitation agreements may also be unenforceable. Seek legal advice if you have signed such an agreement.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Top 10 Legal Headlines for the Week of April 3, 2017

Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of April 3, 2017 from @wiselaw on Twitter.

For more information on employment law, family law, and wills, estates and estates litigation, visit our website at www.wiselaw.net.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the week of April 3, 2017

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 3, 2017 from Wise Law on Twitter: 

• Eli Lilly loses NAFTA challenge brought against Canada

• How one province is tackling racial profiling in stores

• Equal Pay for Men and Women? Iceland Wants Employers to Prove It

• When Couples Divorce, Who Gets to Keep the Dog? (Or Cat.)

• What Rights Do Commercial Landlords Have When a Tenant Defaults?

• Ontario stripping Tarion of builder regulator role

• Diamond & Diamond personal injury lawyers say Bill 103 leaves victims out in the cold

• Editorial: Canadian press freedoms are not negotiable

• Hawaii Judge Extends Order Blocking Trump’s Travel Ban

• North Carolina lawmakers approve repeal of controversial bathroom bill

• Trump takes 1st step in NAFTA renegotiation: Sends draft letter to Congress

• Real estate lawyers say new regulator will better protect Ontario home buyers - Toronto - CBC News

• Seattle sues over threat to withhold funds from ‘sanctuary cities’

• Law society may automatically suspend member over CPD requirement: SCC

• Mike Flynn says he’s willing to be interviewed on Russia if granted immunity

• Canadian court approves bid for Trump tower in Toronto - ABC News

• McCain Food heiress’ upcoming album shouldn’t delay annulment case, judge decides

• Parents sue for right to name child 'Allah'

• Saskatoon police want public 'to be aware but not afraid' after courthouse bombing

• Ontario prosecutor says preliminary inquiry tradeoff did not amount to coercion - The Globe and Mail

• Felony charges for 2 who secretly filmed Planned Parenthood

• White House tells ABA it won’t be asked to review lower court judicial candidates before nomination

• Judge approves $25M settlement in suit against Trump University

• Exonerated lawyers sue LSUC for $22 million

• Manitoba sets time limits to speed up child-protection hearings - The Globe and Mail

• Canadian VW diesel deal 'nowhere near' best interests of owners, judge says

• Licence revoked for surgeon who performed breast surgery on lover | Toronto Star

• National | Involuntary parenthood claims don’t pay

• High Profile Lawyer Gloria Allred Under State Bar Investigation for Possible Misconduct | Law News

• Toronto billionaire’s orphaned cousins seek piece of Apotex fortune | Toronto Star

• Sergeant who Tasered dying Sammy Yatim faces misconduct charge | Toronto Star

• Bail set for suspect in I-85 collapse

• Canada in for rougher NAFTA talks than Trump suggested, trade experts say

• Chicago police arrest 14-year-old in sex assault live streamed on Facebook

• Americans’ right to protest is in grave danger, UN warns

• Employment Law Changes on Severability? Interview of counsel in upcoming ONCA ruling

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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