Tag Archives: Litigation

Avoiding Estate Litigation

In this Huffington Post blog Ian  and  Suzana Popovic-Montag  outline the importance of keeping your will current with your life to avoid estate disputes.

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What You Need to Know About Being an Executor

If you have recently been named the executor of a loved one’s will, the responsibilities that come with the role may seem daunting.

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The Risks Involved With Being an Estate Executor

Tara Perkins from the Globe and Mail discusses the new concept of insurance for non-professional executors. (more…)

When Estate Disputes Between Families Should Go to Court

While estate disputes may be inevitable in some families, recourse to the courts is not always the best answer. (more…)

Capacity Issues When Dealing with a Lawyer

There are a number of areas of practice where questions of capacity to instruct counsel arise and often perplex lawyers. (more…)

Courts May Call for Neutral Estate Executors

As one recent decision demonstrates, a court may impose costs on an executor for failing to act reasonably. (more…)

Dispute Over Canadian Artist Copperstone Thunderbird’s Estate Resolved

The estate dispute over renowned Canadian aboriginal artist Norval Morisseau, known as the Copperstone Thunderbird, has been resolved in an out-of-court settlement.

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Leaving Money to a Charity in Your Will

Will you be leaving any of your estate to a charity?

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Helping Your Executor Locate Your Will

Would your loved ones know where to find your will?

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Family Feuding Regarding Estate Matters

Audrey Miller from All About Estates blog touches upon the family feuds she encounters when dealing with estate matters. (more…)