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
COVID-19 and Rental Housing for Older Adults
For many adults, the first of the month means that rent is due. Due to measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19, however, many renters ... 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
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
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
Promoting Greater Access to Justice for Vancouver’s Most Vulnerable
Clark Wilson was proud to join Access Pro Bono at the 12th Annual Pro Bono Going Public: Free Legal Advice-A-Thon. This year, twelve lawyers from ... Continued
Emily Clough Outlines Two Recent BC Supreme Court Decisions for Thomson Reuters’ Taxnet Pro
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
When will the Court remove an Executor? Two recent decisions from the Supreme Court of British Columbia
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
An honour for Emily Clough
We are pleased to announce that our Emily Clough has received the tremendous honour of being nominated as one of eleven businesswomen for the YWCA ... Continued
Predatory marriages and the capacity to marry: Emily Clough’s case featured in CBC documentary
Emily Clough’s 2017 case at the Supreme Court of British Columbia was the subject of a documentary made by the CBC. The documentary was nationally ... Continued