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Solicitor-client privilege is a legal principle that protects, or “privileges”, communications that involve the provision of legal advice between a lawyer and their client, and ... Continued
“Testamentary freedom” is the notion that a will-maker (or “testator”) is entitled to divide her property upon death however, and to whoever, he or she ... Continued
A growing area in estate litigation is committeeship applications. A committee is a person or institution who is appointed to make personal, medical, legal and/or ... Continued
Gifts can fail if one does not make their intention to give a gift expressly known.
Recent BCCA case might signal return to more stringent application of the doctrine of proprietary estoppel.
Wills variation claims often involve claims by persons alleging to be a spouse of the deceased.
Proper planning can maximize the charitable gifts made by entrepreneurs.
There are strategies to address the tax consequences for trusts that arise every 21 years.
Recent case confirms that there are valid reasons for disinheriting a child.
Executors must remember their obligation to treat all beneficiaries of a will equally.
Recent case draws hard line for the date that determines the application of WESA.
It can be difficult to determine the precise intention behind transfers into joint ownership.