Testimonials
"I wanted to thank you again for your help and effort in handling my recent litigation, and moreover, for achieving results beyond what I anticipated to be my best case scenario". More...
"No one cares more about the personal welfare of their clients than Charles Wagner. Not only are you an attorney of outstanding legal mind, but one who is considerate of the personal concerns of the client". More...
"Your out of the box approach and resolve proved cost efficient and effective in our avoiding expensive litigation". More...
Recent Blog Posts
Jewish Issues in Estate Litigation
Are Halachic Powers of Attorney for Personal Care Binding in Ontario? - This paper will address whether a hospital is bound by a written power of attorney for personal care which requires that the Substitute Decision Maker (“SDM”) consult with a rabbi and be bound by the rabbi’s decision concerning end of life issues.
Is Disinheriting Jewish? - Jewish law outlines an order of inheritance, and altering it is considered a violation of Jewish law.
Halacha and Your Will - Estate Planning can comply both with Provincial Law and Halacha.
Leave Intermarried Children in the Will - As a general rule, Ontario Courts respect a person's desire to dispose of their assets as they see fit. However, with the Family Law Act, and the Succession Law Reform Act , the Legislature has intervened to protect the interests of spouses and dependants. The Courts have also voided certain bequests because they offend Public Policy.
Religious marriages status in Ontario law
Does only a religious marriage ceremony give Esther any rights to Harry's estate?
Disinheriting children who marry outside the faith
Is disinheriting your child for marrying outside the faith
contrary to public policy?