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Executors: when duty and personal interests conflict

An examination of the key authorities demonstrates that the Court places great weight on a testator’s appointment of an executor and trustee and will not…

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Blended families: recent trends in family provision claims

The contest between the deceased’s obligations to a second wife or husband and obligations towards adult children by the first wife or husband is familiar…

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Wills and estates: September 2015

Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.

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Wills and estates: August 2015

Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By PAM SUTTOR.

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Wills and estates: May 2015

Reporting and analysis of the latest judgments and news in wills & estates and elder law. By DARRYL BROWNE.

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What to do with the family farm? Family provisions claims by grandchildren

The Court of Appeal has stated the principles applying to family provision claims by grandchildren. Plaintiffs who are not the spouse or child of the…