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9| The IFP -H alton H ills | T hursday,June 7,2018 theifp.ca A new cemetery for the general public is taking shape for residents in Halton Hills and their families. Devereaux Cemetery is located in a quiet country setting on the 17th Side Road, just west of Trafalgar Road. It's adjacent to the Holy Redeemer Cemetery and open to people of all religious faiths. Contact us for information about available interment options, either at time of need or in advance. 905-877-8500 l www.devereauxcemetery.ca Owned and operated by The Roman Catholic Episcopal Corporation of the Diocese of Hamilton Can a Will be Challenged beCause of "undue influenCe"? 104 - 83 Mill St., Georgetown 905.877.0121 estates & trustslegal matters M. Jasmine Sweatman B.A., J.D., LL.M., TEP., C.S., EPC, CPCA Certified Specialist in Estates & Trusts Wills, Powers of Attorney, Trusts, Estate Litigation and Administration, Corporate, Real Estate Q: A : The basic purpose of a Will is to allow individuals to set out their final wishes and instructions as to how their affairs should be handled after they pass away. Therefore, the Court will not set aside a Will lightly. Often when a Will is challenged "undue influence" is one of the primary grounds. Although it may seem obvious to the Will challenger that the testator was influenced by an ill-intentioned friend or relative, because a Will challenge takes place after the testator has passed away, the testator is unable to say what really happened. Understandably then, the threshold for establishing a Will was the product of undue influence is high. In Banton v. Banton the Superior Court of Ontario stated it must be "…established on the balance of probabilities that the influence imposed by some other person on the deceased was so great and overpowering that the document reflects the will of the former and not that of the deceased." Although the facts of each case are unique, there are certain indicators of undue influence which have been noted in the case law, including: • The testator is depending on the beneficiary for emotional and physical needs; • The testator is socially isolated; • The testator has experienced recent bereavement; and • The testator has made a new will not consistent with prior Wills. Simply showing there was opportunity or motive to unduly influence a testator, however, is not sufficient to prove undue influence. Considering the high threshold and evidentiary hurdles for challenging a Will, those considering a Will challenge should evaluate their options by consulting with a lawyer experienced in estate litigation. Call us we can help. * www.sweatmanlaw.com *Sweatman Law Professional Corporation Creating great smiles New Patients Welcome Family and Cosmetic Dentistry marketplace Dental Centre Georgetown Marketplace Mall 905-877-CARE (2273) • www.georgetowndental.com HOURS: Monday & Wednesday 8:00am - 8:00pm • Tuesday & Thursday 8:00am - 6:00pm • Saturday 8:00am - 3:00pm Proudly Serving Georgetown Since 1994. The Downtown George- town Farmers' Market has officially opened for the season. On June 2, residents and visitors got to browse through dozens of seasonal vendors and occasional vendors, as well as learn about local nonprofit groups and businesses in the downtown area. The market will be run- ning every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. until Oct. 13. For more information, visit www.farmersmarket- georgetown.com/. COMMUNITY Sheila of Cleo's Face Painting puts the finishing touches on four-year-old Jack Van Haastrecht's tiger face during the first Georgetown Farmers' Market of the year. Ray Lavender photo Downtown Georgetown Farmers' Market open for the season The Halton Hills Public Library has launched a brand new program that pro- motes sustainability. On June 2, opening day of the Down- town Georgetown Farmers' Market, the li- brary debuted its Seed Library Program, which gives residents complimentary ac- cess to a variety of seeds for growing herbs, fruits, vegetables and flowers. The sustainability portion comes into play as residents who borrow the seeds are asked to make their own donations in the future, once seeds from their new plants can be harvested in the fall. The Seed Library Program will be avail- able to the public every Saturday morning at the Georgetown Farmers' Market, as well as at both the Georgetown and Acton branches. The Georgetown branch seed library is sponsored by the Downtown Georgetown Farmers' Market and BIA, and the Acton branch seed library is sponsored by the Town of Halton Hills Office of Sustainabil- ity. Seeds have also been donated by the Acton Community Garden. What is HHPL's Seed Library Program?