Barriston LLPBarrie, ON · October 30, 2026When a Handwritten Codicil Changes the Plan
Lessons from Schickedanz v. Schickedanz, 2026 ONCA 191 Estate disputes frequently arise when a later testamentary document departs sharply from a person’s established estate plan. The difficulty is greater where the document is handwritten, prepared without legal advice, benefits one family member, and is made when the testator has cognitive and health concerns. In Schickedanz...
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