Thursday, April 27, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday April 27, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.


A last will can leave instructions for who will have custody of the deceased's children.

These custody appointments are valid for 90 days. After that, the court must make a permanent appointment.

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Wednesday, April 26, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Family Law


Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 26, 2017. Today we are talking about Family Law.


In difficult custody cases, a Court may request that the Office of the Children’s Lawyer (OCL) become involved to investigate and make recommendations to the Court or to provide legal representation for a child.

The OCL is an Ontario government agency that employs lawyers and social workers. It works to provide independent information to the Court about a child’s needs, wishes and legal interests.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Tuesday, April 25, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Tuesday April 25, 2017. Today we are talking about Employment Law.


The amount payable to wrongfully dismissed employee depends on length of employment, age salary and several other factors. 

It can be as much as one month for each year of service, or even more in exceptional circumstances
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Monday, April 24, 2017

Top 10 Legal headlines for the Week of April 24, 2017

Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of April 24, 2017.

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Thursday, April 20, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Thursday April 20, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.


Life insurance policies that designate a beneficiary become that beneficiary's property on the day the insured dies.

They don't become part of the insured's estate and they are not subject to estate tax.
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Wednesday, April 19, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 19, 2017.

Today we are talking about Family Law.



Many custody disputes in Ontario family law matters are now resolved through mediation, rather than court action.

Mediators work with parents to create parenting plans and residency schedules that are tailor-made to provide for children’s needs and for joint parenting. Both parties must obtain independent legal advice to finalize any agreement.
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Tuesday, April 18, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

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Today we are talking about Employment Law.



Can an employer lawfully terminate an exceptional employee who has had consistently good performance reviews?

Under Ontario law, an employer may terminate any employee without cause, so long as the employer provides reasonable notice, or pay instead of such notice, to the employee.

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Monday, April 17, 2017

Top 10 Legal headlines for the Week of April 17, 2017

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Thursday, April 13, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law Toronto for Thursday April 13, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.



Everyone who applies in Ontario for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee is required to file an Estate Information Return within 90 calendar days after a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee has been issued by the Court.

An Estate Information Return must be filed with the Ministry of Finance. This form is used to certify the net value of the assets of an Estate and to verify the Estate Administration taxes payable by an Estate.
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Wednesday, April 12, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 12, 2017.

Today we are talking about Family Law.


The Child Support Guideline Table Look-up is a free tool to calculate child support payable according to the Canadian Federal Child Support Guidelines.

The table look-up allows you to determine the base amount for child support by inputting your annula income, number of children, and province of residence.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Tuesday, April 11, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday April 11, 2017.

Today we are talking about Employment Law.




An employee who has been temporarily “laid off” may be entitled to treat the layoff as a permanent termination and claim notice and severance payments and other compensation.

Temporary layoffs may not be permitted unless there is employment contract that specifically allows for such layoffs. Seek legal advice to determine your rights and entitlements if you have been “laid off.”
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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Monday, April 10, 2017

Top 10 Legal Headlines for the week of April 10, 2017

140Law: Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of April 10, 2017.

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140Law: Legal Headlines for the week of April 10, 2017

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Thursday, April 06, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Wills and Estates

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Thursday April6, 2017.

Today we are talking about Wills and Estates.


In Ontario, you may complete a Power of Attorney for Personal Care to appoint one or more trusted persons to make medical decisions on your behalf in critical circumstances where you are unable to provide medical direction or informed consent on your own.

In your Power of Attorney for Personal Care, you may also indicate whether you wish extraordinary measures to be taken to resuscitate you or to extend your life in the event of a critical, terminally illness where there is no prospect of your recovery.
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Wednesday, April 05, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Family Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Wednesday April 5, 2017.

Today we are talking about Family Law.


The property rights of common law spouses upon separation are not governed by any Ontario statute.

Common law spouses may still advance family property claims, especially where property has been acquired in a “joint family venture,” or they have contributed to the acquisition, maintenance or improvement of property owned by a common law spouse.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Tuesday, April 04, 2017

LawFact of the Day: Employment Law

Here is your daily LawFact from Wise Law for Tuesday April 4, 2017.

Today we are talking about Employment Law.


If your employment agreement prohibits you from competing with your employer or soliciting its customers after you leave, those restrictions may not be enforceable.

Non-competition agreements are generally unenforceable against Ontario employees. Many non-solicitation agreements may also be unenforceable. Seek legal advice if you have signed such an agreement.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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Monday, April 03, 2017

Top 10 Legal Headlines for the Week of April 3, 2017

Here are our Top 10 legal headlines for the week of April 3, 2017 from @wiselaw on Twitter.

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- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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140Law: Legal Headlines for the week of April 3, 2017

Here are our leading legal headlines for the week of April 3, 2017 from Wise Law on Twitter


- Garry J. Wise, Toronto
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