Did the 2016 BC Budget Put “Bare Trust” Planning in Jeopardy?
A “bare trust” is a useful tool in estate planning. It is used to document the intention of a legal owner to hold title of an ... Continued
Did the 2016 BC Budget put “bare trust” planning in jeopardy?
2016 BC budget potentially signals plans to apply property transfer tax to beneficial transfers.
Physician-Assisted Death – Alberta Decision
Alberta court grants first application for physician assisted death.
Physician-Assisted Death – An Update
Legislative committee publishes recommendations for framework of a federal response to physician-assisted dying.
Preparing a digital estate
Accessing the digital assets of a deceased love one is more difficult than people might expect, explains Richard Weiland in CBC’s radio program On the ... Continued
Solicitor-Client Privilege and the Wills Exception
Solicitor-client privilege is a “fundamental civil and legal right”1 which ensures that communications between lawyer and client are strictly confidential. Neither the lawyer nor the ... Continued
What is a marriage-like relationship?
Wills variation claims often involve claims by persons alleging to be a spouse of the deceased.
Gifts of private companies and real estate to charitable organizations
Geoff White wrote an article for Leave a Legacy Vancouver about giving significant gifts to charitable organizations and new gifting opportunities coming in 2017. “With ... Continued
What happens if a gift made in a will can’t take effect?
In drafting a will, it is important to consider how future events may impact an estate plan. The concepts of lapse and ademption are two ... Continued
What does an entrepreneur need to know about making a charitable donation?
Proper planning can maximize the charitable gifts made by entrepreneurs.
The 21 Year Deemed Disposition Rule
There are strategies to address the tax consequences for trusts that arise every 21 years.
Court allows disinheritance of estranged children
Recent case confirms that there are valid reasons for disinheriting a child.