CASE VOL.
IN THE MATTER OF:
The Estate of Hilda Winter
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An application pursuant to Section 31 (2) of the Probate Act
for an Order Removing Ivo Winter as Executor of the Estate
of Hilda Winter and Appointing an Administrator
JUSTICE SUZANNE HOOD HALIFAX, NS PROBATE NO. 5348
[Cite as: Winter Estate, Re, 2001 NSSC 121 ]
LIBRARY HEADING
HEARD: April 25, 27 and 30, 2001
DECISION: May 25, 2001
WRITTEN RELEASE
OF ORAL: October 15, 2001
SUBJECT: Probate; removal of executor
SUMMARY: Ivo Winter was named as executor in his mother’s will. One of his siblings sought to have him removed.
ISSUE: Should the executor be removed?
RESULT: Law with respect to removal of executors reviewed, especially re conflicts of interest. No findings of credibility made on chambers application. Application dismissed.
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