How to make a group gift like Coach Dean Smith’s
Suggestions for making gifts to many people, like a coach who left $200 to each of his former players.
Garner v. Garner – Can you obtain a court ordered visitation schedule with an elderly parent?
Court refuses to order specific visitation rights under its parens patriae jurisdiction.
Young Estate (Re) v. Szabo – Is there sufficient evidence that a gift was intended?
Many factors impact the determination of whether a transfer was a gift or created a resulting trust.
Administering an estate while legal proceedings are ongoing
WESA allows courts to appoint a temporary administrator of an estate.
Is it Time to Restructure?
Discusses the benefits of restructuring a business in order to see capital gains exemptions
Richard Weiland to present at “Trusts: Planning for Success”
As an industry leader, Richard Weiland has been asked to present at “Trusts: Planning for Success,” a Law Society of BC-accredited program on key developments ... Continued
Shareholders Agreements & CCPC Status
Discusses the case of Bagtech Inc. v. R where the court confirmed that shareholder agreement can be taken into account in determining CCPC status, as long as the agreement qualifies as a unanimous shareholder agreement
Alzheimer’s Patient Lost Right-to-Die Despite Expressed Wishes
BCCA upholds ruling that legislature did not intend to allow previously expressed wishes to be relied on to refuse basic personal care necessary to preserve life.
Charities Forum 2015
We co-hosted Charities Forum 2015 today with Vancouver Foundation. It was a great success with over 150 attendees. Industry experts discussed key issues facing charities ... Continued
Managing digital assets – Preserving your social media legacy
Facebook provides posthumous account management options.
BC Court Developing Law on When a Document is a “Will”
Principles to be taken from the first two cases decided under s. 58 of WESA.
Trusts: Common Attacks on their Validity & How to Avoid Them
An inter vivos trust (such as a family trust) is created when an individual (called the settlor) transfers property to a trustee to be held ... Continued