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Traditional Indian Values Meet Contemporary Standards: How the Courts Address Inequality In Wills
From its beginnings, the Sikh faith was a head of its time and emphasized the equality and dignity of women: From woman, man is born; ... Continued
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From its beginnings, the Sikh faith was a head of its time and emphasized the equality and dignity of women: From woman, man is born; ... Continued
Sometimes a gift to a charity provided through a will becomes impossible to fulfill because the charity no longer exists after the will-maker’s death. Enter: ... Continued
A common question raised by individuals upon entering litigation is how legal fees will be paid if they are successful in court. In estate litigation ... Continued
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has clarified the property interests that may arise when a property is held in joint ... Continued
A recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision has given greater clarity to how the courts treat a will-maker’s knowledge of his or her assets. It ... Continued
The British Columbia Court of Appeal has held that a clause in a will directing estate property to be transferred to a trust that was ... Continued
A recent decision shows how the Court may find a will-maker’s handwritten changes to be legally effective. Whiting a Beneficiary Out of a Will In ... Continued
In an article for Thomson Reuters’ Taxnet Pro website, Emily Clough summarizes two recent BC Supreme Court decisions that required the Court to determine when ... Continued
Two recent BC Supreme Court decisions required the Court to determine when it is appropriate to remove an executor of an estate: Nieweler Estate (Re) ... Continued
In the recent BC Supreme Court case of Halliday v Halliday Estate, 2019 BCSC 554, Clark Wilson LLP was successful in challenging the validity of ... Continued
The British Columbia Court of Appeal recently released its judgment in Robledano v Queano, 2019 BCCA 150 (“Robledano”). The case involved an intestate estate, with ... Continued
The recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision in Quaggiotto v Quaggiotto, 2019 ONCA 107 (“Quaggiotto”) helps to clarify the level of knowledge courts expect a ... Continued