Summary: The 2012-2013 Public Guardian and Trustee Annual Report
The PGT’s mandate includes protecting minors, disabled adults and estates of deceased persons
Estate litigation in the happiest place on earth?
One of Walt Disney’s grandchildren challenges the trustees’ withholding of money from his testamentary trust
BCSC Provides Much Needed Guidance for Trust Proceedings
BCSC provides guidance for when relationships between trustees and beneficiaries have broken down
Richard Weiland to present at CLEBC’s WESA and the New Rules
On November 21 and 22, Richard Weiland will be one of a select group of lawyers delivering a two-day course at the Continuing Legal Education ... Continued
A Fresh Perspective on the Importance of Making a Will
A link to a humourous article on the consequences of dying intestate
Lauren Liang to present at Legacies Round Table
On Friday, November 22, 2013 Lauren Liang will be presenting at the Legacies Round Table for BC Children’s Hospital Foundation (BCCHF). Her talk will cover ... Continued
Elderly couple’s double suicide raises the issue of physician-assisted death
The Carter case is gaining attention as suicide rates among the elderly rise
Michael Jackson’s Concert Promoter Found Not Negligent in Hiring Doctor
Jackson’s family unsuccessful in a case similar to those under the Family Compensation Act in BC
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Ontario Procedure for Withdrawing Life Support
Supreme Court of Canada Clarifies Ontario Procedure for Withdrawing Life Support
Marc Nadon Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)
Marc Nadon Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)
The Forgotten Will on Spousal Separation
One of the unfortunate realities of marriage breakdown is that the spouses often do not promptly update their estate plans to reflect the dramatic changes ... Continued
I can do that as Committee, can’t I?
Discussion on the rights and obligations of committees