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Funeral director not obligated to independently verify remains’ identity: NS Court of Appeal

Funeral director not obligated to independently verify remains’ identity: NS Court of Appeal

The case involved a misidentification that resulted in the cremation of the wrong remains

BC Court of Appeal dismisses son's bid for larger share of mother's estate

BC Court of Appeal dismisses son's bid for larger share of mother's estate

Court acknowledged his caregiving contributions but it did not justify a larger share of the estate

Alberta Court of Appeal permits estate claim despite filing delay

Alberta Court of Appeal permits estate claim despite filing delay

Court backlog caused the filing issue and did not reflect inaction by the claimant: court

No valid estate claims without authorized representative: Ontario Court of Appeal

No valid estate claims without authorized representative: Ontario Court of Appeal

The case centred on a dispute over estate asset distribution between the wife and common-law partner

Make a Good Will Month: The lawyer's role in crafting effective wills

Make a Good Will Month: The lawyer's role in crafting effective wills

Guiding clients through estate planning challenges: eState Planner’s expertise in November's will-planning season

BC Supreme Court postpones estate trial due to fairness concerns over lack of legal counsel

BC Supreme Court postpones estate trial due to fairness concerns over lack of legal counsel

The lead lawyer required a substantial retainer which the defendants could not afford