Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. The Primary Jurisdiction -- 1. Background -- 2. Application Of The Legislation -- (a) British Columbia -- (b) Alberta -- (c) Saskatchewan -- (d) Manitoba -- (e) Ontario -- (f) New Brunswick -- (g) Nova Scotia -- (h) Prince Edward Island -- (i) Newfoundland -- (j) Northwest And Yukon Territories -- Chapter 3. Procedure -- 1. Who Can Apply -- (a) Spouses -- (b) Children -- (c) Grandchildren -- (d) Parents, Grandparents -- (e) Siblings -- (f) Representatives -- (g) Other -- 2. Bars To Applying? -- (a) Lack Of Need -- (b) Death -- (c) Remarriage -- (d) Intestacy -- (e) Contracting Out: Releases And Waivers -- (i) Generally -- (ii) Ontario -- (f) Obtaining A Personal Representation Grant -- (g) Conditional Testamentary Gifts -- (h) Life Estate With A Power Of Encroachment -- (i) Obtaining A Marital Property Order -- (j) Accepting Testamentary Benefit -- (k) Deceased's Domecile At Death -- (l) Residence And Domecile Of Dependants -- 3. Forum --^ 4. When Can A Proceeding Be Commenced -- 5. Marital Property Versus Dependants' Relief Legislation -- 6. Limitation Period; Late Applications -- 7. Stay Of Distribution Of The Estate; Interim Distribution -- 8. Nature Of The Proceedings -- 9. Parties And Notice -- 10. Evidentiary Issues -- (a) Onus Of Proof -- (b) Other Evidence -- (c) Corroboration -- (d) Solicitor-client Privilege -- Chapter 4. The Basic Order -- 1. Introduction -- 2. Various Circumstances -- (a) Disqualifying Character Or Conduct -- (b) Proximity, Nature, And Duration Of The Applicant And Deceased's Relationship -- (i) Proximity -- A. Spouses -- B. Children -- (ii) Nature -- (iii) Duration -- (c) Circumstances Of The Applicant -- (i) Age And Health -- (ii) Financial -- (iii) Dependants -- (d) Applicant's Need, Including Standard Of Living -- (i) Need And Standard Of Living -- (ii) Persons Receiving Sustenance From Government And Other Sources --^ (e) Applicant's Contributions To Deceased's Welfare And Creation Of Deceased's Estate -- (f) Claims By Any Other Dependant Or Person -- (g) Size And Nature Of The Estate -- (i) Size -- (ii) Nature -- (h) External Economic Indicators And Variables -- (i) Deceased's Intentions (reasons) (j) Intestate And Marital Property Entitlements -- (k) Maintenance Payments -- (l) Will The Applicant Benefit From An Order? -- 3. Date(s) Of Assessment -- 4. Drawing A New Will: Testamentary Autonomy -- 5. Assets Available For A Relief Order -- (a) Generally -- (b) Contracts To Make A Testamentary Gift -- (c) Conflict Of Laws -- 6. Tax Implications -- 7. Lump Sum, Periodic(al) Payment, Specified Property Transfer -- 8. Conditions And Restrictions; Incidence Of Orders -- (a) Generally -- (b) Incidence -- (i) Generally -- (ii) Marital Property Equalization Orders -- (c) Ademption -- Chapter 5. Other Orders -- 1. Suspensory -- 2. Interim Relief Orders -- 3. Variation -- Chapter 6. Other Claims --^ Chapter 7. Costs -- 1. Generally -- 2. Interim Costs Order -- Chapter 8. Appeal -- Chapter 9. The Supreme Court Of Canada: An Historical Note -- Appendix: Comparison Of Dependants' Relief Legislation In Canada -- Bibliography -- Index Cameron Harvey. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 249-251) And Index.

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