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Avoid Becoming Part of a Statistic

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LawPro recently released its report concerning Wills and estates malpractice claims as of the end of 2022.  As we approach the busy year end, I thought it would be helpful to remind practitioners of the most common errors and some risk management tips in that regard. Interestingly (and perhaps somewhat surprisingly), most issues stem from things at occur before or at the initial client meeting. Things that contribute to problems….

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Estate Planning, Liability, Uncategorized, Wills

COVID-19 update: Court must not cross the line to clear up hypothetical limitation period confusion

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The government suspended limitation periods between March and September due to COVID-19. The government believed that it had properly done so. Nevertheless, the government asked the court to confirm it had properly done so due to amorphous concerns that had been raised. Justice Myers dismissed this application as it would have the court cross the line that separated an independent judiciary from the executive and legislative branches. The government had….

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Courts, Limitation periods
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