Overview The case of Pierce v. Oswald, 2025 ONSC 5344, decided by Justice A.A. Sanfilippo of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on September 19, 2025, centers on the interpretation of a will’s residue clause. The estate trustee, Mary Pierce, sought the court’s advice and direction under Rule 75.06 of the Rules of Civil Procedure regarding the Last Will and Testament of Frieda Holzgethan, dated December 22, 1997. The key issue was how to distribute the estate’s residue after

Guardianship Disputes in Ontario: How Bobila Walker Law Protects Families in Barrie, Oshawa, and Toronto When a loved one can no longer make personal or financial decisions, families often turn to guardianship as a way to protect their best interests. But in Ontario, guardianship disputes can quickly become complex, emotional, and legally challenging—especially when family members disagree on who should take responsibility. At Bobila Walker Law, we are Ontario guardianship lawyers who help families throughout Barrie, Oshawa, Toronto, and

By the team at Bobila Walker Law, serving Richmond Hill, Markham, Vaughan and the GTA If you live in the Richmond Hill area and are dealing with estate planning, probate or executor duties, it’s critical to understand how estate law in Ontario works — what the tasks and pitfalls are, and how to secure your family’s peace of mind. Below we walk you through key issues, explain how a qualified estate & probate lawyer adds value, and highlight why

Child Abduction & The Hague Convention: What Ontario Parents Should Know By Daniel Walker, Managing Partner, Bobila Walker Law (Toronto, Ontario) As cross-border parenting disputes become increasingly common, parents in Ontario are asking: what rights do I have if my child has been taken or retained abroad? In this article I explain how the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction applies, what recent Ontario case law tells us, and how you should act if you

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

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 held that the draft could not be recognized as a valid will, both because it existed only electronically and because there was no evidence

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 attorney (PoA) is critical to protecting your interests. At Bobila Walker Law LLP, we specialize in delivering discreet, personalized legal solutions for affluent families