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Posts By: Diane Vieira
22 ResultsWhen Is It Too Late To File A Notice Of Objection To The Appointment Of An Estate Trustee?
by: Diane Vieira, August 26, 2013
In a recent case, the court had to determine if a notice of objection to the issuance of an appointment of an estate trustee could be filed after summary judgment had been granted, striking another objector’s objections as invalid and a certificate of appointment had been issued to the estate trustees. By way of background, the…read more
Do You Need A Lawyer to Make a Will?
by: Diane Vieira, July 22, 2013
Among the general public, there is a perception that despite being a legal document, creating a will does not require the services of an estate solicitor. There are numerous do-it yourself kits and online services that offer a “fill in the blanks” approach to creating a will. As an estate litigator, I usually see when…read more