Estate Disputes

Essentially, the size of the Estate is how many assets (less liabilities) there are in the Estate. The size of the Estate will determine how many […]

This type of obligation is called a “moral obligation” and is generally assessed against community standards. Typically, the deceased is assumed to have held a moral […]

In order for a court to make an order binding property of a deceased person, the claimant must prove to the court that: The deceased person […]

HAVE YOU BEEN LEFT OUT OF A WILL? Many people feel disappointed when they find out they have been left out of a Will. There may […]

(1) An application for a family provision order may be made whether or not administration of the estate of the deceased person has been granted. If you need assistance for making administration solely for […]

(1) The following are“eligible persons” who may apply to the Court for a family provision order in respect of the estate of a deceased person: (a) a person who was the spouse of the deceased […]

If you have been named as a beneficiary in a deceased estate, you may need to know how to get a copy of a will in […]