Many people assume that a will is the final word on how an estate is divided. While testamentary freedom is a core principle of Ontario estate law, it is not absolute. The law recognizes that some people depend on a deceased person for ongoing support, and that leaving them without adequate provision is not always legally permissible. Succession Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.26" - Ontario.ca This is where a Dependent Support Claim comes in. The courts have repeatedly conf