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Since the paradigm shift about ten years ago in costs in estate litigation such that costs are to now follow the cause rather than being paid out of the estate automatically, proportionality has become the new kid in town. ….
Proportionality: Is there a Place for It in the Estates and Trusts World? Continue Reading »
Estate Litigation, Executors, Trustee Disputes, TrustsSummary judgment motions will only become more popular and those practicing estate litigation will have to familiarize themselves with the new procedural norms…..
MORE SUMMARY JUDGMENT MOTIONS IN ESTATE PROCEEDINGS Continue Reading »
Contested wills, Estate Litigation, WillsAbsent threats and promises, can “working on” an elderly testator over a period of time constitute undue influence? A recent decision of the B.C. Court of Appeal upheld a trial judge’s decision finding that this kind of persuasion was enough to consitute undue influence…..
To Undue, or Not too Undue? What Does Undue Influence Look Like? Continue Reading »
Contested wills, Estate Litigation, Family Conflict, WillsCowboy will writers spark regulation of the will writing market in the U.K. Often the attempt by the testator to save money by not seeking professional estate planning advice, results in expensive estate litigation later on.
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Cowboy Will Writers in the U.K.: Save Now and Pay Later? Continue Reading »
Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, In the News, WillsWelcome to All About Estates and our inaugural blogg!! It is a diverse group of professionals with a wealth of knowledge and experience. All About Estates aims to provide you with a smorgasbord of ideas, trends, comments, and tidbits on interesting and diverse topics. Each weekday a different blogger from a different organization will write an entry…..
Welcome to All About Estates and our inaugural blog!! Continue Reading »
Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Family Conflict