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If you and your siblings are on track to one day inherit your parents’ home, take heed of this cautionary tale, and learn how to avoid the same fate. Does this man owe his siblings anything more? All the experts to share their take on the situation. 16 Jan
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: What Can Go Wrong?

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court | A Cautionary Tale | Family Disputes | Court Battles | Estates Gone Wrong 28 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Sibling Rivalry Lands Mother’s Estate in Court

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care | Long-Term Care | Elder Care | Power of Attorney | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Nov
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Long-Term Care Crisis

Considerations for Choosing a POA for Personal Care

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: A Cautionary Tale | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 14 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a Home With Your Siblings: A Cautionary Tale

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock | Property Pitfalls | Family Disputes | Case Ruling | Estates Gone Wrong 03 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Ontario Superior Court Removes Estate Executor to Resolve Deadlock

02 Sep
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Unique Collectibles

Siblings Battle Over Highly Collectible 1964 Ferrari

30 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Litigation Over Lost Will Depletes ‘Very Modest’ Estate

Executor —the deceased's son— transferred estate properties to himself and his brother without fair market value compensation. His conduct was deemed a significant conflict of interest: favouring certain beneficiaries over others. 06 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Court Removes Deceased’s Son as Estate Executor for “Self-Dealing”

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle | Curated Content | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 05 Aug
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Family Disputes

Tips to Help Siblings Avoid or Resolve an Estate Battle

Renouncing an Inheritance: an Inherent Right | Inheriting a House | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Family Disputes | Estates Gone Wrong 18 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Renouncing an Inheritance: an Inherent Right

Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell 01 Jun
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Sibling Living in Inherited Property: Refuses To Sell

Inheriting a Property With Your Siblings: What Are Your Options? | Family Disputes | Property Pitfalls | Real Estate | Estates Gone Wrong 30 May
  • by Estates Gone Wrong
  • Curated Content, Property Pitfalls

Inheriting a Property With Your Siblings: What Are Your Options?

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