SUPREME COURT OF Nova Scotia
Citation: Gillis Estate (Re), 2017 NSSC 6
Date: 20170110
Docket: Hfx No. 454614 (H-62920)
Registry: Halifax
IN THE MATTER OF the Estate of Ethel Marie Gillis
AND IN THE MATTER OF an Application pursuant to Section 61(1) of the Probate Act for an Order Removing Philip Charles Walker as
Personal Representative of the Estate of Ethel Marie Gillis
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Judge: |
The Honourable Justice Ann E. Smith |
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Heard: |
December 8, 2016 in Halifax, Nova Scotia |
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Written Decision: |
January 10, 2017 |
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Subject: |
Application pursuant to s. 61(1) of the Probate Act
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Summary: |
Applicant claimed, inter alia, that personal representative failed to disclose assets of the Estate and treat all beneficiaries equally.
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Issues: |
(1) Should Philip Walker be removed as the personal representative of the Gillis Estate? (2) If Mr. Walker is removed, who shall act as the personal representative of the Estate?
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Result: |
There is no cause to remove Mr. Walker as personal representative. There is no evidence that Mr. Walker has endangered Estate property, favoured certain beneficiaries or concealed Estate assets.
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