The steamy days of summer were far from slow-paced in the judiciary. Earmarked by the revolutionary decisions in Matter of Schneider, —N.E.2d—, 2010 N.Y. Slip Op. 05281, and Matter of Hyde, —N.E.2d—, 2010 N.Y. Slip Op. 05676, reported in my July column, the months of June, July and August were highlighted by decisions impacting the field of trusts and estates and the practice of law generally. Consider the following.
Sanctions Imposed
Although the imposition of sanctions lies within a court’s discretion, a recent decision by the Appellate Division, First Department, reveals that under appropriate circumstances, sanctions are warranted.
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