Service Area: Estate Litigation

Mann Lawyers > Estate Litigation > Page 2

Newsletters |

Estate Litigation

By:

Posted April 30, 2023

A Manner of Thinking: Estate Litigation – April 2023

Blog |

Estate Litigation

By:

Heather Austin-Skaret

Posted March 7, 2023

Estate Litigation Costs and Discretion

As is now clear, the traditional approach in estate litigation that “the costs of all parties are ordered payable out of the estate has been[...]

Blog |

Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

By:

Posted February 7, 2023

The Limits on Conditional Gifts in Wills

Testamentary freedom allows testators to “rule from the grave” by controlling the disposition of their assets upon death. As an exercise of this freedom, testators[...]

Blog |

Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

By:

Posted January 4, 2023

Removing a Power of Attorney: A High Bar to Meet

Executing powers of attorney is an important component of estate planning and allows individuals to decide who will manage their affairs should they become incapable[...]

Blog |

Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

By:

Posted December 20, 2022

Estate Litigation: Ways Forward Where an Estate Trustee is Unable to Locate or Contact a Beneficiary

Acting as an estate trustee can be a burdensome task, and it can become particularly difficult in circumstances where beneficiaries cannot be so easily found[...]

Newsletters |

Estate Litigation

By:

Posted December 15, 2022

A Manner of Speaking: Estate Litigation – December 2022

Blog |

Estate Litigation, Wills, Trusts and Estates

By:

Posted November 1, 2022

Navigating Disputes Regarding Funeral and Burial Arrangements

Disputes over funeral and burial arrangements can arise after the death of a loved one. These disputes may involve disagreements over the funeral arrangements, including[...]

Newsletters |

Estate Litigation

By:

Posted October 15, 2022

A Matter of Thinking: Estate Litigation – October 2022

Blog |

Estate Litigation

By:

Posted September 20, 2022

No-Contest Clauses in Wills: When Are They Void?

Disputes over a will after a testator has died can result in costly and time-consuming litigation. Testators may anticipate this conflict and try to avoid[...]