Trial by fire!
Amy Mortimore and Mark Weintraub, Q.C., will be chairing the Trial Lawyers Association’s professional development seminar on estate litigation on April 7, 2017. Taking an ... Continued
Probating a USA Will and BC Assets
Obtaining a grant of probate from the BC court provides assurance for anyone dealing with an estate that the deceased’s will is legally valid and ... Continued
The law on out of province Litigation Guardians in BC
Under the BC Supreme Court Civil Rules (“SCCR”) a proceeding brought by or against a person under legal disability must be started or defended by ... Continued
Which Jurisdiction’s laws will govern your estate?
Introduction In our globalized world, it is not uncommon for people to own property or have residences in multiple jurisdictions. The international aspect of a ... Continued
Case Comment – S.A. v MVHC, 2017 BCCA 2
This case provided rulings on a few key issues: Is an interest in a discretionary trust an asset? Yes. The interest has no legal value ... Continued
Executor Granted Disclosure of Legal Advice Given to Deceased Will-maker
Solicitor-client privilege is a legal principle that protects, or “privileges”, communications that involve the provision of legal advice between a lawyer and their client, and ... Continued
Court Rejects Disinheritance of Children based on “Invalid” Reasons
“Testamentary freedom” is the notion that a will-maker (or “testator”) is entitled to divide her property upon death however, and to whoever, he or she ... Continued
Making charitable gifts of real estate holdings and private company shares
Business owners are a driving force of our economy and community, creating wealth and giving back. However, making charitable gifts of real estate holdings and ... Continued
New BC Societies Act Roundtable – November 9, 2016
The new BC Societies Act will come into force on November 28, 2016, introducing major changes to the incorporation, membership and governance of societies in ... Continued
Areet Kaila appointed as Treasurer of the CBA BC Taxation Law Subsection
We are pleased to announce that Areet Kaila has been appointed Treasurer of the Taxation Law Subsection by the Canadian Bar Association, British Columbia Branch. ... Continued
BC Executor’s Guide to Probate and Estate Administration
The Canadian Association of Gift Planners (CAGP), Greater Vancouver Area Chapter has launched their BC Executor’s Guide to Probate and Estate Administration. This guide is ... Continued
Raman Johal is new CBA BC, Wills & Trusts Subsection Chair
We are pleased to announce that Raman Johal has been appointed as Chair of the Wills & Trust – Vancouver Subsection by the Canadian Bar ... Continued