Are you navigating the complexities of probate in Oakville? As experienced estate litigation lawyers, Bobila Walker Law is here to provide compassionate and professional probate advice. Probate can be a challenging process, but our team of dedicated estate lawyers makes it simpler by offering personalized support every step of the way. At Bobila Walker Law, our clients are in trusted hands. Our founding partners, with over 20 years of combined experience in estate law, are committed to helping families

Dedicated Guardianship Dispute Lawyers in Oakville When a loved one faces mental incapacity without proper advance planning, such as a Power of Attorney, the situation can quickly become overwhelming. In Ontario, decision-making authority often defaults to the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee (PGT) under the Substitute Decisions Act. However, if you believe a family member or trusted individual is better suited to serve as guardian, pursuing a guardianship application—or challenging an existing one—may be essential to protect

Overview In Chieffallo v Blair, the Ontario Superior Court tackled a growing question: once you renounce your appointment as an estate trustee, can you later revoke that decision? The judge confirmed that while the court does have authority to allow retraction, the decision remains in its discretion, and courts will scrutinize such applications closely. The Facts The deceased’s will appointed her two children, a son and a daughter, as co-estate trustees. Two and a half months after their mother’s death, the

Estate trustees can be held personally liable for legal costs if their actions are found to be self-serving or contrary to the estate’s best interests. As confirmed in MacBeth Estate v. MacBeth, 2025 ONCA 360, trustees who pursue unnecessary litigation or appeals may be denied indemnity from the estate and ordered to pay costs personally. The Ontario Court of Appeal upheld an order removing two estate trustees and ordered them to personally pay $21,000 in costs, finding that their