Laredo LawToronto, ON · October 23, 2026Deceased’s wife and ex both his dependants, court finds
Just because you’ve divorced your spouse, it doesn’t mean they stop being your dependant. Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act allows dependants of the deceased to make a claim against the estate if they are inadequately provided for in the will. Typically, these cases are brought by a widowed spouse or disinherited child, but the law...
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