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As founder of Z Legal, Martin Zatovkanuk is an experienced litigation lawyer with well over a decade of experience before all levels of Ontario Courts. Z Legal focuses on estate litigation, employment litigation, commercial litigation, family law, and professional misconduct matters. Z Legal’s goal is to represent clients from the outset of their matter all the way through to the end of their matter, regardless whether their matter is resolved through a settlement, mediation, arbitration or a trial.
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In Ontario, estate litigation is governed by several critical deadlines that must be adhered to in order to protect legal rights. Missing these deadlines can result in the inability to pursue claims or defend against them. This article outlines the key limitation periods for common estate disputes and how Ontario courts handle delays. Will Challenges The Limitations Act, 2002 establishes a two-year limitation period for most estate-related claims, including actions to challenge the validity of a will. This was confirmed in the…
When a will is silent or unclear, Ontario courts employ specific rules of construction and consider the admissibility of extrinsic evidence to interpret the testator’s intentions. The primary objective is to honor the testator’s wishes as expressed in the will, without rewriting it. Courts focus on the language used in the will, rather than relying on direct extrinsic evidence of intent (Campbell v. Evert, 2018 ONSC 593, paras. 23-24). The “armchair rule” is a key principle in will interpretation, requiring…
Joint bank accounts with a right of survivorship are frequently used for convenience and estate planning. However, they can become contentious in estate disputes, particularly when the intentions behind the account setup are unclear. This article explores the legal principles governing such accounts, focusing on the presumption of resulting trust and how courts determine the intent of the account holder, with a particular emphasis on Canadian law as clarified in the case Pecore v. Pecore. When funds are transferred into a…
The first meeting helps our Lawyers pinpoint the main issues of your case and get to know you as the potential client.
The first consultation is free, and you can request it online.
After signing a contract with our firm, we start working on the matter. This formality helps us and our clients set the terms, the goals, and the main points of our cooperation.
Doing a research is the essential process of working on a client`s case. The attorneys need to investigate the case prior to going to court. In fact, the investigation might take quite some time to make it effective and reliable.
Doing a research is the essential process of working on a client`s case. The attorneys need to investigate the case prior to going to court. In fact, the investigation might take quite some time to make it effective and reliable.
We will be attending court sessions to get the final resolution for the case. This is an inevitable step for resolving a legal issue.