Arkin Furrow Estate Law LLP

Frequently asked questions

Does Arkin Furrow handle will challenges in Ontario?

Yes. The firm represents parties who question whether a will was properly signed and witnessed, whether the person who made it had the capacity to understand its terms, and whether it was made without undue influence.

Can Arkin Furrow help if an executor or trustee mismanaged an estate?

Yes. The firm handles breach of fiduciary duty claims against executors and trustees, including misuse of assets, negligent management, and disputed accountings, and can act on applications to remove or replace an executor or trustee.

Does the firm handle power of attorney and guardianship disputes?

Yes. The firm acts in disputes over who has authority to manage an incapable person's property or personal care, including applications to appoint or remove an attorney or guardian under Ontario's Substitute Decisions Act.

Is there a deadline to challenge a will in Ontario?

The firm's own commentary on will challenges points to a 2014 Ontario ruling applying the two year limitation period in the Limitations Act, 2002 to proceedings that challenge a will's validity. Deadlines can turn on the facts of a case, so it's worth contacting the firm early.

What happens at an initial consultation with Arkin Furrow?

The firm's consultations run about 90 minutes. A client explains the situation, and the lawyer sets out the options, likely strategy, timeline, and expected costs before any retainer is signed.

How is Arkin Furrow structured?

The firm is a partnership of Benjamin Arkin and Matthew Furrow, with additional counsel and associate lawyers who work exclusively on estate, trust, capacity, and guardianship matters from its Toronto office.