Big Love: Multiple Spouses and Dependants’ Support
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Battle of the Wills
What does the Court consider when determining which of several testamentary document stands? A summary of Gibbon Estate v. Sleeping Children Around the World….
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Charitable Giving, Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, WillsUnderstanding the Cy-Près Doctrine
The cy-près doctrine sounds formidable. However, it is an invaluable tool to ensure that the charitable intent of a testator is respected despite the changing sands of time…..
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Charitable Giving, Estate Litigation, WillsAn Award of Full Indemnity Costs is Not a Fantasy
A recent cost decision awards full indemnity costs on a leave motion. The court found that if estate trustees are expected to bear their own litigation costs, they would refuse to be appointed and would also be reluctant to bring proceedings to advance the due administration of the estate…..
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Estate Litigation, Passing Of Trustees’ and Executors’ AccountsRuling Handed Down by Hong Kong Court of Appeal in Billion Dollar Estate Fight
A recent news report by the Wall Street Journal details the latest turn in a high profile litigation regarding the multi-billion dollar estate of Hong Kong heiress Nina Wang. ….
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