A Fresh Perspective on the Importance of Making a Will
A link to a humourous article on the consequences of dying intestate
Michael Jackson’s Concert Promoter Found Not Negligent in Hiring Doctor
Jackson’s family unsuccessful in a case similar to those under the Family Compensation Act in BC
Marc Nadon Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)
Marc Nadon Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)
BC Court of Appeal upholds finding in Hsia v. Yen-Zimmerman
BC Court of Appeal upholds finding in Hsia v. Yen-Zimmerman
Growing Elderly Population
Canada’s elderly population
High Stakes Estate Litigation
The $300 million estate of a woman whose father helped build Las Vegas is proceeding to a trial in New York.
WESA: Catching Up To The Times
One of the objectives of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) is to modernize BC’s succession laws
BCSC Orders Executor to make an Interim Distribution
In Reznik v. Matty, for the first time, the British Columbia Supreme Court ordered that an executor must make an interim distribution of estate funds
Court Is Asked Whether a Living Will is Effective
Discussion on a BC Case considering the effectiveness of a Living Will
How much probate fees do you have to pay?
Dicussion on how much probate fees will amount to
An Asset by Any Other Name…
Loyalty points in estate planning
Down with DOMA
Discussion on same sex marriage legislation in the United States