Case Summary: Vilenski v. Weinrib-Wolfman (2022 ONSC 2116) Court: Superior Court of Justice – Ontario Date: April 6, 2022 Case File No.: 21-672440-00ES Background: In the case of Vilenski v. Weinrib-Wolfman, the Superior Court of Justice in Ontario was called upon to face an intricate matter involving the estate of the late Lynda Weinrib and […]
Case Summary: The Estate of Helen F. MacCallum Court: Probate Court of Nova Scotia Date: February 2, 2022 Citation: MacCallum Estate, 2022 NSSC 34 Background: The case involves the interpretation of a provision in the Will of Helen F. MacCallum, specifically clause 3(d), which directs the residue of her estate to be paid to the […]
Case Summary: Waslenchuk Estate, 2020 BCSC 1929 Court: Supreme Court of British Columbia Date: December 8, 2020 Citation: Waslenchuk Estate, 2020 BCSC 1929 Background: Janet Letourneau, the executor of the Will of Lorraine Rose Waslenchuk, brought an application seeking directions regarding the distribution of the estate. Lorraine Rose Waslenchuk executed her Will in Connecticut on […]
Case Summary: Quinn Estate v. Rydland, 2019 BCCA 91 Court: Court of Appeal for British Columbia Date: March 14, 2019 Citation: Quinn Estate v. Rydland, 2019 BCCA 91 Background: The appeal in Quinn Estate v. Rydland centers around the validity of a “pour-over” clause in the Will of the late John Brian Patrick Quinn. The […]
Executor Powers of Attorney – The Executor’s Little Helper Navigating the labyrinth of estate administration can feel like a daunting journey through uncharted territory, particularly given the onerous powers and duties that come with the fiduciary role of an executor and estate trustee. Powers of attorney are usually thought of as belonging exclusively to the […]
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