In a recent decision, the court awarded punitive damages against a former estate trustee who had ignored a number of court orders requiring her to account. In 2002, the estate trustee (“Lorali”) was appointed a co-estate trustee of her late mother’s estate (the “Deceased“). Subsequently, her co-estate trustee died in 2013,…
Court Awards Punitive Damages Against a Former Estate Trustee
By Diane Vieira
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Name: Diane Vieira
Email: dvieira@devrieslitigation.com
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About: Diane has practiced in the area of estate, trust and capacity litigation since she was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006. Diane obtained her law degree from Queen’s University after completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto. She received the Certificate in Elder Law from Osgoode Hall Law School. She is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and the Toronto Lawyers Association. Diane has chaired various continuing legal education programs regarding estate, trust and capacity matters. She can be reached at dvieira@devrieslitigation.comSee Authors Posts (44) • June 14, 2023 • 0 Comments
Email: dvieira@devrieslitigation.com
Site: https://www.devrieslitigation.com
About: Diane has practiced in the area of estate, trust and capacity litigation since she was called to the Ontario Bar in 2006. Diane obtained her law degree from Queen’s University after completing an Honours Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto. She received the Certificate in Elder Law from Osgoode Hall Law School. She is a member of the Ontario Bar Association and the Toronto Lawyers Association. Diane has chaired various continuing legal education programs regarding estate, trust and capacity matters. She can be reached at dvieira@devrieslitigation.comSee Authors Posts (44) • June 14, 2023 • 0 Comments