Varity LawRichmond Hill, ON · December 3, 2025Does a common law spouse automatically inherit in Ontario when their partner dies?
Today I received a phone call from a common law spouse seeking to do a probate application after her partner suddenly passed away from a heart attack last week. Unfortunately, her circumstances formed a perfect storm, leading her to receive no inheritance – her partner did NOT have a Will, they were NOT married, and...
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