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Estate Litigation: Using Technology to Adapt
by Mitchell Rattner, Published: June 23, 2020
Here are some of the ways in which our profession has adapted and embraced the use of technology since the onset of COVID-19.
Felice Kirsh: Not every issue is worthy of a passing of accounts
by Mitchell Rattner, Published: November 18, 2019
Read Felice Kirsh's article in Advocate Daily, which discusses some of the factors that a beneficiary may consider before requiring a trustee to pass his/her accounts. You can find it here.
Felice Kirsh discusses the importance of record-keeping by estate trustees
by Mitchell Rattner, Published: November 09, 2019
Read Felice Kirsh's article in Advocate Daily about the importance of estate trustees keeping detailed records and receipts. You can find it here.
Felice Kirsh discusses how lawyers should prepare their clients for mediation
by Mitchell Rattner, Published: July 16, 2019
Read Felice Kirsh's article in Advocate Daily titled "Discuss settlement range with client prior to mediation." You can find it here.
Felice Kirsh discusses the benefits of evaluative mediators
by Mitchell Rattner, Published: July 02, 2019
Read Felice Kirsh's article in Advocate Daily about the benefits of evaluative versus facilitative mediators. You can find it here.
Felice Kirsh on "Is my estate dispute suited for mediation?"
by Mitchell Rattner, Published: May 16, 2019
Read Felice Kirsh's article in Advocate Daily about which estate and trust disputes are best-suited for mediation. You can find it here.
Felice Kirsh discusses the benefits of mediating estate disputes
by Mitchell Rattner, Published: April 15, 2019
Read Felice Kirsh's article in Advocate Daily about how estate mediation can mitigate risk, save time and money. You can find it here.
Jordan Oelbaum speaks about the discovery process at Osgoode Hall Law School
by Robin Spurr, Published: September 25, 2014
On September 24, 2014, Jordan Oelbaum spoke at "Managing, Mediating and Litigating Estates Disputes", a conference held at Osgoode Hall Law School. In his paper, "Discovery and Settlement in the Estate Case: Preparing for Settlement", Jordan explores the discovery and settlement processes in light of the Court's recent comments on the need for proportionality in estates cases.
Felice Kirsh to chair conference at Osgoode Hall Law School
by Rob Levesque, Published: September 17, 2014
On Septermber 24, 2014, Felice Kirsh will chair a conference at Osgoode Hall Law School, titled "Managing, Mediating and Litigating Estates Disputes". The conference will cover all stages of an estate litigation matter, from the initial client interview, to discovery, to mediation to trial.
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- Felice Kirsh discusses the benefits of mediating estate disputes
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- Felice Kirsh speaks to financial advisors about best practices
- Best Lawyers for 2015
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