family provision claim

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A grave mistake: The perils of testamentary statements in family provision claims

When determining family provision claims, the Court may consider a range of factors including evidence of the deceased’s testamentary intentions.

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Wills and estates: April 2016

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

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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…