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Lia O'Hegarty posted a condolence

Monday, May 6, 2024

Dr. Norvie Lay taught International Estate Planning at the San Diego Summer Law School in the summer of 1991, at Trinity College Dublin (Ireland). I was fortunate to attend his classes. He combined an ethic of hard work with a humane sense of humour and cheer. He explained complex laws with much precision and clarity, but kept the tone light. During his free evenings on that summer course, he tried to visit each of the main Dublin theatres to watch a play, and was particularly enthused about The Gate and The Abbey. May he rest in peace.

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Tawana Edwards posted a condolence

Wednesday, April 17, 2024

I was fortunate to be a student of Dean Lay at the Brandeis School of Law at the University of Louisville. His guidance led me to choose a tax related career. I will always appreciate him and the humor he brought to what can be a dry topic. Rest in peace Norvie!

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Ronald Eades posted a condolence

Monday, April 15, 2024

Norvie was a colleague and mentor when I was a new faculty member at the University of Louisville. He became a great friend over the years. I will miss him.

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Michael Sullivan posted a condolence

Sunday, April 14, 2024

I will always remember Norvie as the quintessential gentleman, and feel privileged to have known him. He will greatly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have crossed his path.

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Manning Warren posted a condolence

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Norvie was a wonderful teacher, colleague, and friend and highly regarded by everyone who knew him. I’ll always remember his poise and incredible sense of humor. He will be missed!

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Steve Smith posted a condolence

Sunday, April 14, 2024

Norvie Lay was the most talented academic administrator I have known. His bright and perceptive nature helped. He was also passionate about the law and legal education and had compassion for students who were committed to their future in the law. As an associate dean, he was responsible for the law school's academic policies. He was fair, candid, and impartial in that role. He was also impatient if someone tried to pull the wool over his eyes. When he said, "Let me be brutally honest," people would quickly run for cover. Norvie was also an outstanding teacher. Many times, as a young faculty member, I stood outside his tax classroom in awe of his mastery of a complex subject and his ability to enable students to discuss difficult questions. He was a respected scholar in trusts and estates law. He received dozens of invitations from estate attorneys nationwide to speak on estate law developments. He was a particular expert on "estate planning for the migrant executive." That had to do with business executives who moved frequently in and out of community property states. Some people misunderstood the topic. I was with him once when a reporter tried to interview him on "why migrant workers had estate planning problems." I learned more from Norvie than I can say, and it was a delightful time learning those lessons. Thank you, Norvie.

A Memorial Tree was planted for Dr. Norvie Lay

Saturday, April 13, 2024

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Saturday, April 13, 2024

Dr. Norvie Lay

1940 - 2024

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