Estate Litigation Lawyers

Yes. If you were excluded or treated unfairly, and there’s evidence of undue influence or capacity issues, you may be able to challenge it.

In Ontario, there are several recognized legal grounds to contest a will...

The most common legal grounds for contesting a will include lack of testamentary capacity, undue influence, improper execution, and fraud...

This occurs when someone manipulates the deceased into changing their will—often in secret or under pressure.

Proving undue influence can be challenging because it usually happens behind closed doors...

Successfully contesting a will requires gathering strong and persuasive evidence to support your claim...

A will can be contested under specific legal circumstances that raise doubts about its validity or fairness...

The chances of successfully contesting a will depend on several key factors...

In Ontario, the statute of limitations for contesting a will varies depending on the type of legal claim...

In Ontario, you typically have two years to contest a will from the date you knew or ought to have known there was a legal issue...

In most provinces, including Ontario, the general limitations period for contesting a will is two years...

Timelines vary, but they are short. Some claims must be filed within 6 months of probate. Act early.

If you were financially dependent on the deceased and were left with little or nothing, you may be entitled to support through the courts.

To get started with your estate claim, we may need the following: The will and codicils Probate documents Estate accounting records Financial statements and bank records Any trust documents Medical records (for capacity claims) Property title and ownership records Written communications with the executor If you don’t have access to these yet, we can help you request or compel them.

If you’re worried that the executor is hiding information, delaying the process, or mismanaging estate assets...

An executor who does not carry out the instructions in the will may be in breach of fiduciary duty...

If an executor refuses to initiate probate, the estate cannot be legally administered...

If an executor is caught stealing from the estate, it’s considered a serious breach of fiduciary duty...

Yes. If they breach their duties or delay distribution, the court can appoint a new trustee.

Yes, you can apply to the court to remove an executor if there’s sufficient cause...

Executors cannot be casually replaced once appointed, but Canadian wills and estate law does allow changes...

Yes, in some cases, an executor can evict a beneficiary from estate property...

It usually starts with document review and negotiations, but may involve court applications, mediation, or trials if unresolved.

Legal costs vary. We offer clarity up front and discuss cost-saving options whenever possible.