Trusted Estate Litigation Lawyers in Barrie, Ontario Protect your legacy with Bobila Walker Law. Specialized legal services for contested wills, trusts, guardianship disputes, and German-Canadian cross-border matters. Led by Daniel Walker, fluent in German and English.
Estate Litigation Lawyers in Barrie
When an estate dispute affects your family, you need quick answers and a practical plan. Bobila Walker Law represents clients in Barrie and across Simcoe County in will challenges, power of attorney and capacity disputes, guardianship applications, and probate litigation. We move early, protect your position, and work toward the right resolution—whether that means negotiation, mediation, or a decisive court result.
Common Estate Disputes We Handle in Barrie
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Contested wills & trust disputes (validity, undue influence, lack of capacity, suspicious circumstances)
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Power of attorney disputes (misuse of authority, accounting, removal/replacement)
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Capacity & guardianship (decision-making for property/personal care, SDM conflicts)
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Dependent support claims (Family Law Act and SLRA claims)
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Estate trustee removal & passing of accounts (breach of fiduciary duty, delays, conflicts)
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Joint ownership & beneficiary designations (resulting trust, unjust enrichment)
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Probate/Certificate of Appointment issues and urgent injunctions
Our Process: Fast Assessment → Strategy → Resolution
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Intake call (10–15 min)
We confirm key dates, the estate’s size, documents in play, and immediate risks. -
Early case assessment
We review the will/POAs, medical notes, financials, and witness information. If needed, we move for urgent preservation orders or undertakings. -
Strategy & timeline
You’ll get a written plan with options: settlement track (without surrendering leverage) or litigation milestones in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (Barrie). -
Resolution
Most matters resolve through negotiation or mediation; if trial is necessary, we’re ready.
Why Families in Simcoe County Choose Us
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Focused on estates & disputes: Our team handles the full range of estate, trust, POA, capacity, and probate litigation—so your file isn’t a learning exercise.
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Speed + precision: Early motions and evidence control outcomes. We act quickly and strategically.
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Transparent fees: Clear budgets, phased work, and frank advice on risk vs. reward.
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Local and reachable: Barrie office with flexible virtual meetings when you need them.
Fees & Funding Options
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Hourly with budgets for each phase (assessment → pleadings → discovery/mediation → hearing).
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Hybrid or deferred arrangements may be available in appropriate cases.
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We regularly seek costs orders where justified, and we’ll tell you upfront how costs typically work in estate litigation.
Answers to Common Questions (Barrie)
How long do will challenges and POA disputes take?
Simple disputes may resolve in a few months; more complex matters (medical capacity evidence, multiple parties) often take longer. We push early for mediation once the key evidence is exchanged.
What evidence helps most at the start?
Original will(s), any prior wills, POA documents, doctor/clinic notes around the signing date, banking records, and names of witnesses or drafting lawyers.
Do I have to “go to court”?
Not always. Many cases settle after targeted disclosure and mediation. If court is required, we appear in Barrie (Simcoe County) or Toronto, depending on the file’s needs.
What if an attorney for property is abusing their power?
We can seek passing of accounts, freezing orders, and removal where appropriate—and recover misapplied funds.
