Estate Litigation

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Werbenuk v. Werbenuk: Righting a Will’s (and a testator’s) Wrongs

A testator excludes his 4 adult daughters from his estate, leaving everything to his son. A B.C. court effectively redistributes the estate equally between the testator’s children. Can this happen in Ontario too?….

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Contested wills, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Conflict, Succession Planning, Wills

Abatement: What to do if there are insufficient assets in the estate to follow the testators wishes; a cautionary tale

A review of abatement and how it can affect estate planning…..

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Elder Law, Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Joint Tenancy, Succession Planning, Wills

The Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice: From an estates and guardianship perspective

The Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice-how does the fiat procedure work? What types of fees does the Accountant of the Superior Court of Justice charge for funds they hold in trust? A recent OBA program addressed these issues and more…..

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Estate Administration, Estate Litigation, Guardianship
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