Who Will Speak for You if You Cannot Speak for Yourself?
Authors: Emily Clough, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers National Advance Care Planning Day arose out of concern that a majority of Canadians are not prepared for ... Continued
Can You Remove Your Parent From a Care Facility? Yes, but Should You?
Long term care facilities have been described as the “front line” of the battle with COVID-19. Long before the pandemic, seniors’ advocates have cautioned that ... Continued
Disagreements About Health Care Decisions
Our previous article “Health Care Decision-Making” described the rules that apply when a person is not able to make their own decisions. But what happens if ... Continued
COVID-19 and Increased Support for Older Canadians
As the world continues to respond to COVID-19, it appears clear that individuals over 65 and those in long-term care facilities are especially vulnerable to ... Continued
Limitation Periods Suspended During COVID-19
We wrote earlier regarding the Notice issued by the Supreme Court of British Columbia to the Profession to adjourn all civil and family matters scheduled ... Continued
Do Rules of Court and Limitation Periods Still Apply During COVID-19?
Many of you who are involved in an existing litigation may wonder about the effect of COVID-19 on the court system of British Columbia. The ... Continued
Estate Litigation During COVID-19
Due to the distancing measures necessary as a result of COVID-19, the B.C. Supreme Court (the “Court”) has taken drastic measures to protect those who ... Continued
Estate Administration and Probate Filings in the time of COVID-19
Authors: Emily Clough, TEP, Michael Scott, TEP, Richard Weiland, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers Despite court closures and many lawyers working remotely from home, it is ... Continued
COVID-19: Any Relief for the Non-Profit Sector?
Update: On March 27, 2020, the federal government announced that the temporary wage subsidy discussed in this article would be increased to 75% of wages ... Continued
Elder Abuse – What Can I Do If I Am Concerned About A Vulnerable Older Adult?
Many of us have older friends and family members. We care about them very much, and it can be difficult to know what to do ... Continued
Health Care Decision-Making
The COVID-19 crisis has caused significant uncertainty and raised many questions. One issue that we may not consider until it is too late is health ... Continued
Courts Are Still Open for Urgent Incapacity Matters
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has recently joined the fight against COVID-19. On March 18, 2020, Chief Justice Hinkson issued a direction suspending all ... Continued