In two cases decided in 2010, the Court considered whether it was appropriate for an attorney for property to pay herself for care services provided to an aging parent
Love in the Age of Expectation
By Justin de Vries •
September 15, 2011
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Man vs. Beast
By Justin de Vries •
August 11, 2011
The testator disinherited her only son who was 51 years old and suffered from Hepatitis C. The son sought an order that adequate provision be made for his proper maintenance and support from his mother’s estate. A good discussion of the principles of dependant support.
Lord Denning – A Giant among Judges with more than 2000 Cases Reported
By Justin de Vries •
July 25, 2011
Lord Denning has been called the most celebrated judge of the 20th century.
Change of Circumstance Defence
By Justin de Vries •
June 20, 2011
What happens when an estate trustee distributes money to the wrong beneficiary or distributes the wrong amount?
Estates do not have Lawyers
By Justin de Vries •
May 6, 2011
When a solicitor is advising on estate administration, who does the solicitor and client privilege belong to?
Common Interest Privilege
By Justin de Vries •
April 28, 2011
Can parties who are on the same side protect privileged communications which are shared among their respective lawyers?
The Beautiful And Damned (with apologies to F. Scott Fitzgerald)
By Justin de Vries •
April 1, 2011
The breakdown of a marriage or common law relationship can raise a host of complex legal issues both for the living and the dead. One issue that seems to crop up again and again is life insurance proceeds and who should benefit.
Understanding the Cy-Près Doctrine
By Justin de Vries •
February 28, 2011
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.
Applying Proportionality to an Award of Costs in Estate Litigation
By Justin de Vries •
January 6, 2011
The fine art of proportionality applied or hindsight run amuck? You decide.
Choosing the right Executor
By Paul Fensom •
December 2, 2010
The right Executor can be determined by certain factors.