When a loved one's estate becomes the subject of court challenges, Valiant Law acts swiftly and decisively to protect your interests and resolve disputes efficiently. From Toronto, our estate litigation team handles high-conflict matters across Ontario—whether contesting a will, enforcing beneficiary rights, or defending an executor's administration—with strategic advocacy and commercial focus.
Ontario mandates mediation before most will challenges and trust disputes proceed to trial under Rule 75.1 of the Rules of Civil Procedure. We assess grounds such as undue influence, lack of capacity, or improper execution under the Succession Law Reform Act, and advise whether to settle, vary a trust, or push to trial.
If a trustee or executor breaches fiduciary duty—by self-dealing, delaying distribution, or favouring certain beneficiaries—Valiant Law moves to remove them via court application under s. 37 of the Trustee Act. We secure passing of accounts on a contested basis, compel production of records, and pursue surcharge orders for losses caused by mismanagement. Our team has unseated executors in complex multi-jurisdictional estates and replaced them with independent estate trustees.
Distributing an estate requires meticulous accounting. Valiant Law prepares or challenges formal passing of accounts in the Ontario Superior Court (Estates List), ensuring equalization payments, executor compensation disputes, and tax clearances (including CRA Certificates of Clearance) are resolved upfront. We shield beneficiaries from post-distribution tax shocks and hold trustees accountable for investment losses or improper expenses.
Proper probate validates your loved one's last will and blocks later challenges. Valiant Law streamlines Certificates of Appointment (with or without a will) through the Toronto Estates Court, conducts worldwide asset searches to confirm no superseding wills exist, and obtains sealing orders for foreign grants under Rule 74. Our goal: ironclad administration that withstands scrutiny and accelerates distribution. Contact Valiant Law the moment conflict emerges—early intervention preserves value and prevents irreversible loss.
