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Foreign Executors Must Be Careful to Follow the Rules

A recent decision of Justice D. M. Brown, Re Estate of Albert Applegath III, provides an overview of the necessary steps a foreign executor must take to have her authority recognized in Ontario. Albert Applegath III died a resident of New Mexico. His will appointed his wife, Clavis, as executor of his estate. After applying to the New Mexico district court, Clavis was granted “Letters Testamentary” appointing her as the….

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Estate Litigation, Fiduciary Professions, Home-Left, Home-Right, International

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WILL, A LIVING WILL AND AN ETHICAL WILL?

A Will is a written and signed document that names one or more estate trustees to manage your assets and provides a plan for passing your assets on after you die. If you don’t make this plan yourself, the legislature has provided a default plan through statute. A living will, also known as a “health care advance directive”, is a written statement of your health care wishes in a situation….

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