Mardini Law Insightshttps://mardinilaw.ca/news2026-10-23T22:23:40+00:00Probate Fees in Ontario: How They're Calculated and How to Reduce Themhttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/probate-fees-in-ontario2026-10-23T04:00:00+00:002026-10-23T04:00:00+00:00Chad MardiniHow much are probate fees in Ontario? How the Estate Administration Tax is calculated, worked examples, and the legal ways to reduce it, with their traps.Contesting a Will in Ontario: Grounds, Deadlines and Costshttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/contesting-a-will-in-ontario-grounds-deadlines-and-costs2026-10-11T04:00:00+00:002026-10-11T20:36:21+00:00Chad MardiniThinking of contesting a will in Ontario? Learn who has standing, the grounds courts accept, the evidence you need, key deadlines and realistic costs.Estate lawyer in Toronto: What they do and how to choosehttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/estate-lawyer-in-toronto-what-they-do-and-how-to-choose2026-10-01T04:00:00+00:002026-10-11T03:35:19+00:00Chad MardiniLooking for an estate lawyer in Toronto? Learn what they handle, which credentials matter, realistic fees, and how to prepare for a free consultation.Do You Need an Administration Bond as an Estate Trustee in Ontario?https://mardinilaw.ca/news/do-you-need-an-administration-bond-as-an-estate-trustee-in-ontario2026-06-20T04:00:00+00:002026-06-20T19:29:47+00:00Chad MardiniWhen does an Ontario estate trustee need an administration bond? A clear guide to the Estates Act bond rules, who is exempt, what a bond costs, and how to have it waived.Probate in Ontario: Process, Costs, and What Executors Get Wronghttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/probate-in-ontario-process-costs-and-what-executors-get-wrong2026-05-25T04:00:00+00:002026-10-23T22:23:40+00:00Chad MardiniNamed executor of an Ontario estate? This guide covers the probate process: Certificate of Appointment, Estate Administration Tax, timelines, and lawyers.You Incorporated. Now What? The Step Most Ontario Founders Skip.https://mardinilaw.ca/news/what-happens-after-you-incorporate-ontario2026-05-12T04:00:00+00:002026-05-24T18:16:36+00:00Chad MardiniIncorporating your Ontario business is just the first step. Learn what comes next — minute books, share issuance, organizational resolutions.Droit successoral au Canada : Différences clés entre l'Ontario et le Québechttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/droit-successoral-au-canada-differences-cles-entre-lontario-et-le-quebec2026-03-29T04:00:00+00:002026-04-29T02:19:21+00:00Chad MardiniLes différences entre le droit successoral en Ontario et au Québec : formes de testament, frais d'homologation, protection du conjoint et succession légale.Digital Assets and Estate Planning in Ontariohttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/digital-assets-and-estate-planning-in-ontario2026-03-27T04:00:00+00:002026-04-26T23:18:05+00:00Chad MardiniDigital assets like cryptocurrency, email, and social media can complicate estate planning in Ontario. Learn how to protect your digital legacy in 2026.Why You Need a Power of Attorney Alongside Your Willhttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/why-you-need-a-power-of-attorney-alongside-your-will2026-03-26T04:00:00+00:002026-10-11T03:31:01+00:00Chad MardiniA will only takes effect after death. Discover why every Ontario resident needs a power of attorney to protect their finances and health decisions.Writing a Will Online in Ontario vs Hiring a Lawyer: The Hidden Legal Riskshttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/writing-a-will-online-in-ontario-vs-hiring-a-lawyer-the-hidden-legal-risks2026-02-21T05:00:00+00:002026-10-23T22:23:40+00:00Chad MardiniOnline will kits may seem convenient, but mistakes can invalidate your will in Ontario. Learn the legal risks and why proper estate planning matters.What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Ontario? Intestacy Rules Explainedhttps://mardinilaw.ca/news/what-happens-if-you-die-without-a-will-in-ontario-intestacy-rules-explained2026-02-20T05:00:00+00:002026-04-26T23:13:23+00:00Chad MardiniWhat happens if you die without a will in Ontario? Learn how intestacy laws distribute your estate, who inherits, and why having a will protects your family.