Estate Administration
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This case is a valuable reminder of the evidence courts will require when donative intent is alleged or challenged Estate Litigation, Areta Lloyd, Lisbeth Hollaman, Shruthi Raman, Estate Law, capacity law, estate planning, Estate Administration, Will and Trust Interpretations & Estate TrusteesThe Estate of WRW v. GH et al., 2024 ONSC 4190 When William died in July 2021 at the age […]
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Respecting Autonomy and Family Contact Estate Trustees, Estate Litigation, Areta Lloyd, Lisbeth Hollaman, Deborah Jorgensen, Estate Law, estate planning, Estate Administration & Will and Trust InterpretationsOrr v Orr, 2025 ONSC 4986 Mr. William “Bill” Orr, age 82, is a man living in a secure ward […]
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The importance of limitation periods in estate litigation: Balancing Interests Years After the Fact capacity law, Estate Administration, Will and Trust Interpretations, Estate Litigation, Areta Lloyd, Lisbeth Hollaman, Deborah Jorgensen & Estate LawTessaro v. Gora, 2025 ONSC 198: Balancing Interests Years After the Fact We have discussed the importance of limitation periods […]
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Failure to Engage and a “Scorched Earth” Approach Leads to Near-Full Indemnity Costs Estates Law, capacity law, wills, Estate Administration, Will and Trust Interpretations, Estate Trustees, Areta Lloyd, Lisbeth Hollaman & Deborah JorgensenDrennan v. Drennan, 2024 ONSC 3905, is an instance of a rare and significant costs award that almost entirely compensated […]
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Have you considered what will happen when you pass away if you own a furry companion? Estate Law, capacity law, power of attorney, estate planning, Estate Administration, Will and Trust Interpretations, Child Support From An Estate, Areta Lloyd, Lisbeth Hollaman & Deborah JorgensenMany people do not turn their minds to the fact that pets are legally considered property, and in a last […]
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Non-Parties are often brought into estate litigation when litigants seek information in the non-party’s control Deborah Jorgensen, Estates Law, capacity law, Estate Administration, Estate Trustees, Estate Litigation, Child Support From An Estate, Areta Lloyd & Lisbeth HollamanBayliss v. Burnham, 2024 ONCA 464 (CanLII) Non-Parties such as financial institutions, corporations, or medical care providers are often […]