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The revised 5th edition addresses the numerous recent changes implemented to procedures and legislation while maintaining the core structure, content, and pedagogy of the previous edition. Updates include a description of the new process for the administration of small estates introduced by the Smarter and Stronger Justice Act, 2020 and amendments to the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 and the Succession Law Reform Act introduced by the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021. This revised edition also provides comprehensive coverage of the new and updated estate forms, increase in the value of the preferential share, updated court fees, and more.
Features:
- Recent legislative changes, including the new process for administering small estates, changes to the impact of marriage and separation on the interpretation of wills, and the new court-ordered validity process for wills.
- Recent changes to the Rules of Civil Procedure, including the new service-by-email and proof-of-service procedures.
- Updated and additional samples of various estate and other forms.
- Clear identification of the specific role played by law clerks in the practice of estate law.
- Real-world examples to help readers relate to the material.
- Updated language to reflect changes in the Children’s Law Reform Act.
- Additional key terms defined to assist readers with technical language.
- Tables, figures, and charts to visually demonstrate key concepts and procedures.
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