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
Honourable Marion J. Allan republished in Journal of International Aging Law & Policy
In November 2012, the Honourable Marion J. Allan spoke at the Canadian Centre for Elder Law Conference. In a poignant anecdotal commentary on the state ... Continued
Bill C-43 Receives Royal Assent
Bill C-43 implements tax amendments regarding testamentary trusts and donation tax credits.
Court Orders a Letter to be Effective as the Last Will of the Deceased
Court uses new WESA provision to proivde flexibility in relation to formal requirements of wills.
Will a Separate Residence Affect Your Spousal Status?
Recent case finds couple to be in a marriage-like relationship despite maintaining separate residences.