While acting in your role as executor or power of attorney, you may be asked to produce the original Will or Power of Attorney to prove that you are authorized to act on behalf of the Estate (if probate has not yet been received) or another person (for attorneyships). These requests usually come from financial institutions, healthcare providers, or the Canada Revenue Agency.

If you’re gearing up to write the Ontario Bar Exam, you might be feeling a little anxious or overwhelmed. You’re not alone. These materials are notoriously dense, and these exams require a unique kind of preparation compared to traditional law school exams. Here are some tips to help you stay focused, stay sane, and ultimately, pass.

We are delighted to announce that Casey & Moss LLP partners Angela Casey, Angelique Moss, and Laura Cardiff have been recognized in the 2025 Canadian Legal Lexpert® Directory as leading practitioners in Estate & Personal Tax Planning – Estate Litigation.

A guardianship application involves applying to the court to be appointed as an incapable person’s substitute decision maker for property management and/or personal care decisions.

On February 6, 2025, Cara Zacks was a panelist at the Ontario Legal Conference hosted by the Ontario Bar Association.

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In the winter of 2023, I had just finished my honours bachelor’s degree at the University of Toronto and was ready to launch forward into adulthood. As a 22-year-old, I found the working world quite daunting, so the thought of having real ‘adult job’ was intimidating. Come the new year, I decided to put myself out there and apply to a variety of positions – one of which was a legal assistant at Casey and Moss.

Small talk as an articling student is predictable. Without fail, conversations with lawyers go something like this:

Them: “So how are you finding articling so far?”

Me: “I’m really enjoying it!”

Them: “Great! How many other students are at your firm?”

Me: “I’m actually the only student!”

Them: “Really?!? What’s that like???”

An important thing to consider when applying for a probate certificate (or a “Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee”) is the tax owing on the Estate. This tax is referred to as Estate Administration Tax (“EAT”), and it is based on the total value of all assets held by the deceased as of date of death. Payment of the EAT must be submitted along with your probate application at the time of filing.