Estate and Guardianship litigation often begins when family members are left to interpret what someone would have wanted. Episode 3 of Smart Ageing, Smart Estates examines one of the most effective ways to reduce that uncertainty: a written lifestyle plan. In this episode, Justin de Vries and Susan Hyatt discuss how lifestyle planning complements wills, […]
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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...
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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...
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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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New Podcast Episode: Why Every Estate Plan Needs a Lifestyle Plan
Estate and Guardianship litigation often begins when family members are left to interpret what someone would have wanted. Episode 3 of Smart Ageing, Smart Estates examines one of the most effective ways to reduce that uncertainty: a written lifestyle plan. In this episode, Justin de Vries and Susan Hyatt discuss how lifestyle planning complements wills, […]
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