Madhani v. Fast, 2025 ONSC 4100: Court Refuses to Validate Unsigned Electronic Draft Will
Overview In Madhani v. Fast, 2025 ONSC 4100, the Ontario Superior Court of Justice was asked to determine whether an unsigned draft will could be validated under s. 21.1 of the Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA). The testator, Jamshed Mavalwala, died the very morning he was scheduled to sign the new will. Justice Sanfilippo ultimately […]
Can an attorney for personal care stop family members from visiting a loved one in long-term care?
This decision is an important reminder that personal conflicts cannot override a loved one’s autonomy, rights, and best interests. Read our full analysis below. Ontario Court Affirms Dementia Patients’ Right to Family Visits Despite Attorney Objections in Orr v. Orr, 2025 ONSC 4986 Overview This case, Orr v. Orr, 2025 ONSC 4986 (CanLII), decided by […]
Protecting Your Legacy: Why High-Net-Worth Families in Toronto Trust Bobila Walker Law for Estate, Guardianship and PoA Matters
For high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), safeguarding your wealth, family, and legacy requires strategic legal expertise tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re an entrepreneur in Markham, a finance executive on Bay Street, or a family patriarch or matriarch in Rosedale, navigating complex estate planning, guardianship, and powers of […]
Protect Your Child with Bobila Walker Law: Hague Child Abduction Lawyers in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
International child abduction is a parent’s worst nightmare, but at Bobila Walker Law LLP, we’re here to help you navigate this crisis with urgency and expertise. Based in Toronto and serving Ontario and beyond, our firm specializes in Hague Convention cases, providing prompt, strategic legal support to secure your child’s safe return. Led by Daniel […]
Secure Your Loved Ones’ Future with Bobila Walker Law: Trusted Guardianship and Power of Attorney Services in Toronto and the GTA
Why Choose Bobila Walker Law for Guardianship and PoA? Guardianship and PoA decisions are critical for ensuring the well-being of loved ones facing incapacity due to aging, dementia, or other challenges. Whether you’re seeking to establish a PoA to avoid court-ordered guardianship or need to resolve a contested guardianship dispute, our firm offers compassionate, client-centered […]
Top Questions on Power of Attorney and Guardianship Issues
Guardianship in Ontario (under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 – SDA) involves court-appointed guardians for mentally incapable adults’ personal care or property. PoA refers to powers of attorney for property or personal care, which are pre-planned alternatives to avoid guardianship. At Bobila Walker Law LLP, we are dedicated to providing compassionate and specialized legal support […]
Guardianship Lawyers and Elder Law Attorneys in Ontario: Protecting Your Loved One’s Future
When a loved one can no longer make safe decisions about their health, finances, or daily life, families are often faced with difficult choices. This is where experienced Guardianship Lawyers step in to provide guidance, support, and legal protection. At Bobila Walker Law, our dedicated Guardianship and Elder Law Attorneys help families safeguard their loved […]
Bobila Walker Law – Toronto, Ontario Estate Contingency Fee Lawyers – Why Contingency Fee Arrangements Can Help in Estate Litigation
Bobila Walker Law – Ontario Estate Contingency Fee Lawyers Estate disputes can be deeply emotional and financially challenging. At Bobila Walker Law, we understand that the last thing you need during a difficult time is the added stress of legal fees. That’s why we offer contingency fee arrangements for certain estate litigation matters. But what […]
Minimum Evidentiary Threshold: Court Declines Further Production in Orde v. Foster
Orde v. Foster, 2025 ONSC 4912 — Minimum Evidentiary Threshold Not Met in Will Challenge Overview In Orde v. Foster (2025 ONSC 4912), Justice A.A. Casullo of the Ontario Superior Court considered whether the Applicants—Wayne Brown’s children and stepchildren—had met the Minimum Evidentiary Threshold (MET) to advance a will challenge under Rule 75.06. They alleged […]
Guardianship over Power of Attorney: Ontario Court Chooses Spouse Amid Family Conflict – Bennett v. Bennett et al., 2025 ONSC 4756
Bennett v. Bennett et al., 2025 ONSC 4756 — Guardianship, POAs, and Fiduciary Duties Overview In Bennett v. Bennett et al., 2025 ONSC 4756, Justice C. Gilmore of the Ontario Superior Court was asked to decide who should act as substitute decision-maker for 70-year-old Carl Bennett, a retired nurse suffering from dementia. The case arose […]
