Some of de VRIES LITIGATION LLP’s most recent popular blogs are listed below. The articles address digital assets, expert evidence, and cost awards, reflecting the range of issues that impact estate litigation. Admissibility of Expert Opinion Evidence Justin de Vries | June 9, 2026 Justin provides a review of the two-step framework governing the […]
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ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
"Estate administration" refers to steps required to settle the assets/affairs of a deceased person. If the deceased had a valid Will, the Will should name the person appointed by deceased to administer and distribute his/her estate. This person is called an estate trustee (formerly called an executor or executrix). If there...
ESTATE LITIGATION
Estate litigation is a broad term that encompasses will challenges and will interpretations, contested estate administration and probate applications, removal of executors or rectification of a defective will. It includes a variety of disputes between executors and beneficiaries, as well as disappointed beneficiary claims and allegations...
ESTATE MEDIATION
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is widely embraced by justice system and legal profession. Mediation allows the parties to "step outside" the court system to try and privately settle their dispute with help of a third party. The hallmarks of mediation include: compromise, good faith bargaining, and a...
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One Dispute, Multiple Proceedings: The Operation of Consolidation in Estates Litigation
Estates disputes do not always stay neatly within the boundaries of estates law. A dispute involving a power of attorney or the administration of an individual’s property can quickly give rise to other claims, including allegations of breach of fiduciary duty, negligence, or defamation. When that happens, what is the best way to move the […]
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Best Practices for Surviving Deathbed Wills presented by Justin de Vries on Thursday, October 8, 2026
Justin de Vries will present Best Practices for Surviving Deathbed Wills, a live webinar taking place on Thursday, October 8, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm Eastern. The program examines near-death wealth transfer decisions; the different tests and shifting standards applicable to capacity and undue influence; the steps required to act quickly while meeting […]
Read MoreDiane was quoted in The Globe & Mail’s article, “Estate lawyers worry about conflicts of interest after ruling over invalid will”
Diane discussed the impact of the Court of Appeal’s decision in Anroop v. Naqvi on estate planning and the ways potential conflicts of interest can be addressed by estate lawyers, especially when they are initially retained. The article also looks at the impact of the court’s decision on estate planning for elderly clients. Estate lawyers […]
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