The Third Party Beneficiary Rule: Claims By Disappointed Beneficiaries Against A Solicitor
Generally, a solicitor who accepts instructions to draft a will owes a legal duty of care to an intended beneficiary under that will. This duty ... Continued
Suspicious Circumstances – Bhalla Estate, 2017 BCSC 1867
In British Columbia, there are three requirements for making a valid will: the will must be validly executed in accordance with requirements set out in ... Continued
Court Compels Individual To Undergo Mental Capacity Assessments
A “committee” is a legal guardian, appointed by the court, to act for an individual who has reduced capacity. A “committee of estate” acts for ... Continued
Physician-Assisted Death – Alberta Decision
Alberta court grants first application for physician assisted death.
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.
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.
Summary: The 2012-2013 Public Guardian and Trustee Annual Report
The PGT’s mandate includes protecting minors, disabled adults and estates of deceased persons
I can do that as Committee, can’t I?
Discussion on the rights and obligations of committees
BCLI Publishes Report on Common-Law Tests of Capacity
BCLI Publishes Report on Common-Law Tests of Capacity
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.
Advance Care Planning and Representation Agreements
Dicussion on advance care planning and representation agreements
Supreme Court Provides Further Clarification on Test for Incapacity
Supreme Court Provides Further Clarification on Test for Incapacity
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