17 Aug New Spin on the Effect of Joint Owner Survivorship.
In a recent case, the court used a new extension on the Supreme Court’s principles to determine ownership of a joint account. ...
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Wills and Estates
26 May Are You Capable of Making a Will?
Wills are important documents in pre-arranging the distribution of assets following death....
07 May Are You Capable of Making a Power of Attorney for Personal Care?
A power of attorney for personal care is a potentially useful and inexpensive legal document to guard against a situation where a person becomes incapable of managing his or her own personal care decisions....
06 May What is Probate?
Probate is the process of the court ‘proving’ a Will and certifying that the person who has filed the application is the Executor of the Will....
09 Apr Are you Capable of Making a Continuing Power of Attorney for Property?
Continuing powers of attorney help guard against a situation where a person becomes incapable of managing his or her property....
08 Apr Choose your Power of Attorney for Property Carefully.
A power of attorney for property is a powerful legal document, be careful who you entrust with this legal authority. ...
03 Apr Barriston Briefs: The Pitfalls of DIY Wills
Estate Litigators see many issues cropping up from homemade Wills which can lead to the testators wishes not being fulfilled or the Will being declared invalid....
27 Feb Parties Beware of Legal Costs Consequences in Power of Attorney Litigation
The payment of legal costs for litigation in relation to power of attorney issues will be determined on the basis of whether the litigation benefited the incapable person and on the basis of success at the end of the litigation....
21 Feb Choose your Estate Trustee Carefully
Appointing the executor in your will is an important decision in the administration of your estate....
08 Nov BARRISTON BRIEFS: Do you have a will?
In the series, Barriston Briefs, Janice Mumberson discusses the importance of having a will. ...
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