Tag: Estate Law
The Relationship between Estate Law and Divorce
Where Estate Law and Divorce Overlap
In Ontario, the intersection of family and estate law is governed by several key statutes. The Divorce Act sets out the rules for divorce and corollary relief, including spousal support. The Family Law Act addresses property division and equalization of net family property upon separation or divorce. From an estate perspective, the Succession Law Reform Act governs wills and dependant support claims, while the Estates Act outlines estate administration procedures.