An application for dependent support under the Succession Law Reform Act was brought on behalf of a minor child against his deceased father's estate.
The deceased's will provided a nominal bequest, which the court found woefully inadequate given the father's prior support obligations and the estate's substantial value.
Applying the factors under the SLRA, including the moral duty owed to dependents, the court ordered the estate to pay $42,043 for the child's support through high school and 80% of his anticipated post-secondary education expenses.
Full indemnity costs were awarded to the applicant.
