Amy Mortimore featured in The Verdict magazine
Amy Mortimore was recently interviewed by The Verdict magazine for their 2018 summer “Biography” edition. In the interview, Amy discussed her work in estate and trust litigation, her ... Continued
The WESA Effect: Where are we now?
It’s been four years since the Wills, Estates and Succession Act came into force. WESA was viewed as a transformative piece of legislation that would ... Continued
Best Lawyers in Canada 2018
Congratulations to our lawyers peer-selected for the 12th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2018: Diane Bell, QC, Darren Donnelly, Brock Johnston, Peter Kenward, Neil Melliship, Amy Mortimore, Roy Nieuwenburg, QC, Alex Petrenko, Bernard Pinsky, QC, Chris ... Continued
Will a marriage agreement stop a court from varying a will?
For almost 100 years, we have had legislation in BC that allows a court to vary a will to cause a larger part of the ... Continued
Innovative seminar well-received by trial lawyers
Amy Mortimore and Mark Weintraub, Q.C., chaired the Trial Lawyers Association’s professional development seminar on estate litigation on April 7, 2017. Amy and Mark’s approach blended ... Continued
Trial by fire!
Amy Mortimore and Mark Weintraub, Q.C., will be chairing the Trial Lawyers Association’s professional development seminar on estate litigation on April 7, 2017. Taking an ... Continued
Clark Wilson lawyers listed in Best Lawyers Canada 2017
Clark Wilson would like to congratulate our lawyers peer-selected for the 11th edition of Best Lawyers in Canada 2017: Diane Bell, Darren Donnelly, Brock Johnston, ... Continued
Amy Mortimore appointed to the CLEBC Board of Directors
The Law Society of BC and the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch have jointly appointed Amy Mortimore to the Board of Directors of the Continuing ... Continued
Court Removes “Ill-Mannered” Administrator, Sanctions Him With Special Costs
A court can remove an administrator if necessary for the welfare of the beneficiaries of the estate.
How Will Canadian Doctors Address Recent SCC Decision on Assisted Suicide?
Ocerview of the Carter decision with a link to an article that explores reactions of the medical community.
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.
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.