Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Public Policy and Your Last Will #law #legal #EstatePlanning

A last will cannot have provisions that run contrary to public policy.

For instance, a will cannot discriminate against a family member because of their…

Religion

marital status, or

sexual orientation

It cannot encourage people to do illegal acts.

A court can refuse to uphold any provision in a last will that is contrary to public policy.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: May 21, 2025

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Ontario regulator charges GTA developer in connection with illegal sale of 453 homes #law #legal #legalnews via @CBCNews https://t.co/JrRmxyqvyz

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Same-Sex Marriage in Canada #law #legal #separation #FamilyLaw

The first same-sex marriage in Ontario occurred on January 14, 2001.

Its legality, along with the legality of many other same-sex marriages, was affirmed by the Ontario Court of Appeal on June 10, 2003 in a case called Halpern v. Canada.

Same-sex marriage and divorce have been recognized throughout Canada since July 20, 2005, when the Government of Canada passed the Civil Marriage Act, which newly defined marriage in a gender-neutral manner.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Legal News Post of the Day: May 20, 2025

#LegalNewsPostoftheDay: Trump Has His Law Firms Right Where He Wants Them #law #legal #legalnews via @nytimes https://t.co/HLzX6oHqtr

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Top 10 Legal News Post for the Week of May 20, 2025

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Wise Law's Legal Headlines for the week of May 20, 2025

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of  May 20, 2025 from Wise Law on Twitter:

• Magistrate judge is breathing fire over law firm’s dragon logo on legal pleadings
  

• Separatist group releases potential Alberta referendum question
  

• Prime Minister Carney to unveil his cabinet Tuesday — and many new faces are expected
  

• Regina woman wins custody of Charlie the pug because former partner refused to vaccinate him
  

• NHL suspends Panthers vice chairman Doug Cifu over 'inappropriate' comments on social media
  

• Judge Dismisses ‘Trespassing’ Charges Promoted by Trump in Border ‘Defense Area’
  

• Wisconsin Judge Accused of Obstructing Federal Agents Pleads Not Guilty
  

• Supreme Court of Canada will not review the Toronto Catholic District School Board's sanctioning of trustee for likening LGBTQ issues to bestiality
  

• Jury discharged, judge alone will determine fate of 5 ex-world junior players in sexual assault trial
  

• Man convicted of stabbing Salman Rushdie sentenced to 25 years in prison
  

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from June 15, 2010

This week’s #FlashbackFriday post is from June 15, 2010 via Wise Law Blog: Bill 168: Ontario Workplace Harassment and Violence Legislation In Force https://wiselaw.blogspot.com/2010/06/bill-168-ontario-workplace-harassment.html

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Ontario Wills and Estates #LawFact of the Day: Claiming Dependent Support from an Estate #law #legal #EstatePlanning

Family members who were financially dependent upon a deceased person may be entitled to claim support from the deceased’s Estate.

If the deceased's will doesn't provide for these obligations, the support recipient can apply in court to request the support they are owed.

Under Ontario Succession Law Reform Act, support may be claimed by a spouse, parent, child, or sibling of the deceased. A court will decide on entitlement, amount and duration of the support.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Family #LawFact of the Day: Spousal Support in Ontario #law #legal #separation #FamilyLaw

To determine entitlements to spousal support, Ontario courts consider the financial means of both spouses, the length of their marriage, and any economic disadvantage experienced by a spouse as a result of the marriage.

Also relevant is any significant disparity between the incomes of the spouses, the goal of encouraging economic self-sufficiency, and several other important factors. 

Common law spouses may have entitlements to spousal support on separation, if they have cohabited for at least 3 years or if they have children and have been in a relationship of some permanents.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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Wise Law's Employment #LawFact of the Day: Were You Termination with Cause

It is very difficult for employers to prove "just cause" for termination, unless there is evidence of gross or willful misconduct like theft, fraud, or intentional dereliction of duties.

To establish "cause" for termination because of performance concerns, employers must typically provide several written warnings as well as adequate opportunity for the employee to improve job performance.

You may be entitled to additional compensation.

- Garry J. Wise, Toronto

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