In a dispute over legal fees paid by a trustee, the Orphans’ Court ordered the trustee to turn over to the beneficiaries unredacted invoices for legal fees paid and, on appeal, the Superior Court held that the order was not … Continue reading
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After an account had been filed and before objections, executor petitioned for discovery (specifically interrogatories) from fiduciary of decedent, and court found pre-complaint discovery in civil court analogous and granted petition. Robinson Estate, 4 Fid. Rep. 3d 105 (O.C. Monroe … Continue reading
The beneficiaries of an estate, having filed objections to the executor’s account, petitioned for discovery of all files relating to the estate; the court ordered that all files relating to the management of the estate be turned over to the … Continue reading
In a will contest for undue influence, discovery of estate planning documents from lawyer for testator is allowable under the testamentary exception to the attorney-client privilege. Cohen Estate, 3 Fid. Rep. 3d 145 (O.C. Bucks 2012) (Opinion of Gilman, J.) … Continue reading
Issues before the Court in appeal from probate of will contest: (1) does trustee have standing; (2) does subpoena requesting decedent’s legal files violate attorney-client privilege and how should privilege be claimed per document; and (3) were the subpoenas for … Continue reading