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The capacity assessor’s notes confirmed that the testator had testamentary capacity but also raised the issue of undue influence. Summary judgment dismissed on the issue of undue influence….
Summary Judgment Dismissed: Notes Support Suspicion of Undue Influence Continue Reading »
Contested wills, Estate Litigation, WillsA recent decision of the Ontario Superior Court sentences an estate trustee to a lengthy term of incarceraction, without the possibility of parole, for contempt of court…..
An Estate Trustee’s Imprisonment, Without Possibility of Parole Continue Reading »
Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Executors, Passing Of Trustees’ and Executors’ AccountsAs we count down to 2011, I have put together a list of my favorite elder care reflections of 2010 and a wish list for things to improve upon in the coming year…..
Old Age-New Age Wish List Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, Geriatric Care Management, Powers Of Attorney and Guardianship DisputesNew Zealand may be thanked for our dependants’ support legislation, says Professor David Freedman. What kind of support claims will bedevil our courts in the future?….
What Do Dependants’ Support, Gratuitous Promises and Kiwis Have in Common? Continue Reading »
Elder Care, Elder Law, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Wills