This decision addresses two applications concerning the estates of Anna Wojtaszynski and Bruno Wojtaszynski.
Daniela Lis, as Anna's Estate Trustee, sought a passing of accounts for two periods.
Mary Korol, a beneficiary and Bruno's Estate Trustee, objected to several disbursements and Daniela's compensation.
The court ordered the payment of a debt from Anna's Estate to Bruno's Estate.
It disallowed certain legal fees and an early distribution to one beneficiary (Liliane Brown) from Anna's Estate, citing the "even-hand rule." The court found that GICs received by Mary Korol were a gift, not an advance on inheritance, and the claim was time-barred.
Daniela's trustee compensation was reduced, not due to misconduct, but because some administrative work was performed by legal and accounting professionals.
The court noted that both parties contributed to the protracted litigation due to animosity and distrust, ordering them to bear their own costs for Bruno's Estate application.
