How Does the Court Decide if Debt Can Be Spousal Support?
Individuals and families have several options for protecting family wealth in the event of a breakdown in a spousal relationship. One key tool is a ... Continued
Navigating Inheritance: Strategies to Preserve Family Harmony and Assets
By Michael Scott and Maria Starko A recent court matter involving the death of BC real estate giant Innocenzo de Cotiis, the founder of Onni ... Continued
Countdown to Compliance: Canada’s Modern Slavery Act and Implications for Junior Issuers
The initial reporting deadline under Canada’s new modern slavery act, Fighting Against Forced Labour and Child Labour in Supply Chains Act (the “Act”), is fast ... Continued
David Ford Quoted by Canadian Family Offices
Clark Wilson Family Office partner David Ford, FEA was interviewed by Canadian Family Offices for the article, “Buying and selling a business: ‘Earnouts are the new reality’”. Many have heard of ... Continued
Excluded Assets in Divorce: What’s Your Entitlement in BC?
If you are contemplating separating from your partner or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering what entitlement you or your ... Continued
Family Lawyers Beware: Here’s How Independent Legal Advice Could Protect Your Client’s Marriage Agreement
By Emily Davies The recent decision of Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163 (“Bradley”) before the Supreme Court of British Columbia outlines the importance of ... Continued
Yes, You Need a Marriage Agreement- Here’s Another $100M Reason Why
By Emily Davies In a recent case, Bradley v. Callahan, 2024 BCSC 163, the BC Supreme Court considered whether or not a marriage agreement was ... Continued
Work With Your Aunt and Uncle’s Money, Not Their Opinions — Limited Partnerships as a Way Forward
By Karen Ngan In the course of doing business, you may have come across many ways of structuring your holdings. Corporations, partnerships, and joint ventures ... Continued
You Can’t Lend if You’re Not Licensed, or Can You? Vendor Take-Back Mortgage – a Helpful Tool in Transfer of Property Ownership
By Karen Ngan It’s not always possible for buyers or families to figure out financing before making the decision to buy real estate. You may ... Continued
Are Discretionary Trusts Excluded Property in Divorce?
By Alison Carter If you are contemplating separating from your partner or are in the midst of a divorce, you may be wondering what constitutes ... Continued
Enhancing Family Meetings: Three Tips Beyond the Boardroom
By Michael Scott and Cody Gordon As a family-operated wealth management firm with four decades of experience managing our own business and facilitating family meetings, ... Continued
Richard Weiland, TEP Interviewed by Canadian Family Offices
Clark Wilson Family Office partner Richard Weiland, TEP was interviewed by Canadian Family Offices for the article, “Tax benefits and tax traps with estate freezes“. Estate ... Continued