Law No. 21,772 introduces a structural reform to the Chilean notarial and registry system , mainly modifying the Organic Code of Courts and the regulations of the Real Estate Registry.

The Appeals Court affirmed a Probate and Family Court’s decision granting summary judgment in favor of a decedent’s long time romantic partner..

The Massachusetts Appeals Court recently affirmed a Probate and Family Court summary judgment decision holding void ab initio a purported trust amendment that was not approved by the holders of a majority of the beneficial interests, as the trust required.