What If a Gift in a Will No Longer Exists?
Explanation of what happens when a gift from a will no longer exists
Eng (Re), 2012 BCSC 1096 – Advancement or Resulting Trust?
Discussion of the law on presumption of resulting trusts vs. presumption of advancement
Wilson v. Lougheed, 2012 BCSC 1166 – Court Awards Special Costs Against Executor in Wills Variation Claim
Case discussion in which the court awarded special costs against executor in wills variation claim
Determining a spouse’s entitlement under a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) claim
Determining a spouse’s entitlement under a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) claim
Claimant Beware
Discussion on the Personal Representative’s responsibilities regarding claims against the estate
Cyberfighting Takes Estate From “Bad” to Worse
Discussion on the Michael Jackson estate and the effect of the internet on estate disputes
Patrick Williams writes column for the Advocate
the Advocate features a regular column, titled "A View from the Centre", by Pat Williams, Chair of Clark Wilson’s Strata Property Group. Focusing on news ... Continued
Canada’s Supreme Court delivers 5 key copyright decisions
2012 has already been an extremely significant year for Canadian copyright law. First, on June 29, after seven years of tabled bills, public consultations (and ... Continued
The Emotional Aspects of Elder Care
The Emotional Aspects of Elder Care
Survivorship
Survivorship and the laws of intestacy
Living in Revolutionary Times
Discussion of a study confirming the existence of a gene mutation that protects against Alzheimer’s
When a gift really is just a gift
Pecore v. Pecore confirmed that a presumption of resulting trust arises in certain relationships