M. Steven Rastin

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Pandemic presents new challenges when it comes to estate planning

/ COVID-19 /

The spread of COVID-19 has been an unprecedented challenge for all Canadians and has significantly impacted most aspects of everyday life. The pandemic has also sparked an interest in creating and amending one’s will. However, the social distancing requirements designed to protect Canadians have created a new challenge in creating and amending wills, which the […]

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Find out how COVID-19 affects trip insurance and cancellation refunds

/ COVID-19 /

As the situation regarding COVID-19 continues to develop, international business and leisure travel has become an anomaly and many Canadians will be staying home for the foreseeable future. Those who booked a trip in advance that has now been cancelled and paid for travel insurance may have questions about their policy. The key is to

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Nuanced rules around appealing an LTD claim allow for some flexibility

/ Personal Injury /

By Paul Russell, LegalMatters Staff • Three Ontario Court of Appeal decisions show that the limitation period to appeal a denial for long-term disability (LTD) benefits does not necessarily begin as soon as the original claim is rejected says Barrie-area personal injury lawyer Steve Rastin. “Recent case law supports the idea that these periods are

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