Does a Person with a Medical Condition Affecting His Mind Have the Mental Capacity to Make a Will?
Recent case summarizes principles for determining whether a person has sufficient mental capacity to make a valid will.
Court Removes “Ill-Mannered” Administrator, Sanctions Him With Special Costs
A court can remove an administrator if necessary for the welfare of the beneficiaries of the estate.
8 Things You Should Know About TFSA and RRSP Designations
Beneficiary designations on your TFSA and RRSP have a few options that you may not be aware of.
The Importance of Keeping Your Will Current
Recent case varies will with handwritten comments on it.
Charitable Gifts Involving Private Company Shares or Real Estate
Proposed amendment to ITA in 2015 budget affects registered charities and donors.
When Should You Update Your Will?
Significant life events are opportune times to update your will.
Wills: Do We Need Them?
A short story that shows the importance of making a will.
How to make a group gift like Coach Dean Smith’s
Suggestions for making gifts to many people, like a coach who left $200 to each of his former players.
Young Estate (Re) v. Szabo – Is there sufficient evidence that a gift was intended?
Many factors impact the determination of whether a transfer was a gift or created a resulting trust.
Administering an estate while legal proceedings are ongoing
WESA allows courts to appoint a temporary administrator of an estate.
Alzheimer’s Patient Lost Right-to-Die Despite Expressed Wishes
BCCA upholds ruling that legislature did not intend to allow previously expressed wishes to be relied on to refuse basic personal care necessary to preserve life.
Managing digital assets – Preserving your social media legacy
Facebook provides posthumous account management options.