Estate Litigation

York Region Estate Litigation Law Firm

Because Estate Law is so complex and the number of challenges to wills is rising exponentially, it is crucial to work with a lawyer who specializes in this area. Charles Ticker has extensive litigation experience to handle estate disputes, and has appeared at all levels of Ontario trial courts and the Court of Appeal. Ticker will explain the litigation process to you in detail, lay out the time frames, and make sure you have realistic expectations. He will work diligently to protect your rights and defend your claim.

Ticker strives to get your dispute resolved as soon as possible because it can be extremely expensive--not only financially, but emotionally--to everyone concerned. You are often already involved in the lives of those with whom you are quarreling. You are going to see them at future family events or your children may be good friends. Ticker works hard to repair that relationship so you can move on for the sake of your family.

In the past, those who make claims against a will automatically had their court costs paid from the estate. Today the rules have changed and this is not an automatic outcome. The court can rule that the person challenging the will must pay his or her own costs but those of the defendant as well. Fees can be in the tens of thousands of dollars if a case goes to trial and even more. Charles Ticker has the experience and expertise to help you through this challenging process and bring your case to a positive outcome.

In Toronto, all estate disputes must be mediated. Mediation works to settle cases before they go to court, saving those involved both time and money. Ticker has acted as counsel at many mediations and is, himself, a qualified mediator who can guide you expertly through this process.

If you are considering a challenge to a will or are facing a will challenge, let Charles Ticker help you with his specialized knowledge, experience, and clear, plain language advice.