de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce the release of Episode 2 of SMART AGEING, SMART ESTATES, a podcast co-hosted by Justin de Vries, principal of de VRIES LITIGATION LLP and founder of All About Estates, together with Susan Hyatt, Chair, CEO and Co-Founder of Silver Sherpa Inc. The podcast explores the intersection of […]
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"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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de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce the release of Episode 2 of SMART AGEING, SMART ESTATES
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce the release of Episode 2 of SMART AGEING, SMART ESTATES, a podcast co-hosted by Justin de Vries, principal of de VRIES LITIGATION LLP and founder of All About Estates, together with Susan Hyatt, Chair, CEO and Co-Founder of Silver Sherpa Inc. The podcast explores the intersection of […]
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Heritage Toronto has announced the nominees for its 51st annual Heritage Toronto Awards, celebrating half a century of work in preserving and interpreting the city’s history. The awards highlight contributions across Book, Public History, and Built Heritage categories. For over 10 years, the de VRIES LITIGATION LLP offices have been in the Lumsden Building, which […]
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