de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Justin de Vries, principal of the firm and founder of the All About Estates blog, has partnered with Susan Hyatt, Chair and CEO, Co-founder of Silver Sherpa Inc., to co-host SMART AGEING, SMART ESTATES, a podcast published through All About Estates. Estate planning and elder care […]
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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...
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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de VRIES LITIGATION LLP co-hosts new podcast about Smart Ageing and Estate Planning
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that Justin de Vries, principal of the firm and founder of the All About Estates blog, has partnered with Susan HyattChair and CEO, Co-founder of Silver Sherpa Inc., to co-host SMART AGEING, SMART ESTATES, a podcast published through All About Estates. Estate planning and elder care management […]
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de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce that four of the firm’s lawyers have again been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Canada™. Joanna Lindenberg Trusts and Estates Rebecca Studin Trusts and Estates Diane Vieira Trusts and Estates Justin de Vries Trusts and Estates Alternative Dispute Resolution Best Lawyers recognition is determined through a […]
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