Posted on May 14, 2020
Written On A Napkin, A Will Leaves A Mess
Here at NuLaw we regularly help clients plan for their future through our estates and trusts practice. One of the key parts of planning for…
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Posted on February 20, 2020
A Tale Of Two Acts
Limitation periods are an important part of the law, telling potential parties to an issue how long they have to make a claim, or conversely…
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Posted on January 24, 2020
Will Challenged For Testamentary Capacity Due To Brain Tumour
It’s not uncommon for people to wait longer than they should to write their wills. An unfortunate possible result of this could be that the…
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Posted on January 10, 2020
Can An Estate Recoup Money Lost After Objection Without Merit?
Being named the executor of an estate is a serious responsibility that leaves the executor making decisions that may impact anyone who stands to benefit…
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Posted on December 27, 2019
Insurance Policy or RRSP? An Important Question
There’s an old saying that says “the devil is in the details.” This is particularly true in the case of the law. Many of our…
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Posted on December 13, 2019
Examining The Evidentiary Threshold To Challenge A Will
When someone expects to be left behind something in the will of a loved one, and then find out they’ve been left out of the…
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Posted on September 19, 2019
New York Executors Awarded $100 Million In Fees
An executor of an estate is faced with many responsibilities, oftentimes having to manage risks and liabilities that may impact the estate. As a result,…
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Posted on September 6, 2019
Court Asked To Determine Whether A Will Is A Trust
In 2018 we wrote about a decision in which a judge found that a couple who had written both primary and secondary will’s did not…
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Posted on July 12, 2019
Beneficiaries At Odds Over Distribution Of Artwork
One of the most important reasons people choose to create an estate plan is to minimize the likelihood of disagreements amongst family and other heirs…
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Posted on July 5, 2019
Estate Blocks Dependent Relief From Companion Of Deceased
Plenty of people in romantic relationships make the decision not to get married. While there are many good reasons for this, people involved in common…
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