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As the President of ICLA, I'm delighted to invite you to the following:DO YOU HAVE LEGAL QUESTIONS? DO YOU KNOW YOUR RIGHTS AND OBLIGATIONS UNDER THE...
This article applies to legally married couples and not those in common-law arrangements. The long and the short of it is that IF both spouses are...
The property settlement that is related to family law for protection of your better half maybe complicated in case one partner is bankrupt or thinking to...
Order for Return of Certificate (Probate already obtained)When a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (Certificate) has already been issued, the proceedings to challenge a will...
The precise nature of the executor/trustee/personal representative’s obligation to advise the surviving spouse is not clear. If the estate trustee is responsible only to the estate...
Income Taxes at DeathClaims arising on the death of a spouse are not many, nor is there much jurisprudence dealing therewith. But claims arising on marriage...
Court OrdersThe court has extensive powers to enforce the equalization order, Family Law Act (FLA) section 9. It can order:Money to be paid;Security to be given;Payment...
Restrictions on Distribution of EstateAfter the death of a spouse, no distributions can be made out of the estate during the six month period immediately following...
Continuing the discussion of the effects of a Family Law election on various aspects of estate administration; its effect on intestacy is now reviewed.Effect on IntestacyIn...