Medical Assistance in Dying: A Step Forward in Ottawa
Last week marked a key step in Canada’s move towards a constitutionally-compliant framework for medical assistance in dying (“MAID”). For many years, it was a ... Continued
Privacy, Personal Safety, and Estates at the Supreme Court of Canada: The Case of Barry and Honey Sherman
Note: Since the date of this article, the Supreme Court of Canada has released its decision. You can find our latest update here Today, the ... Continued
A Valuable New Resource for Estate Litigation in BC
Clark Wilson is delighted to announce Mark Weintraub, QC and Amy Mortimore, Co-Chairs of our Estates & Trusts Practice Group, together with Group members, have ... 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
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
Petrick (Trustee) v. Petrick, 2019 BCSC 1319 – Not All Joint Tenancies Are Created Equal
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has clarified the property interests that may arise when a property is held in joint ... Continued
Once a Gift, Always a Gift?
In a decision handed down this week, the Court of Appeal attempted to clarify a question that has frustrated family law practitioners and clients alike: ... Continued
Deliberate Alterations to a Will: Levesque Estate (Re), 2019 BCSC 927
A recent decision shows how the Court may find a will-maker’s handwritten changes to be legally effective. Whiting a Beneficiary Out of a Will In ... Continued
Ending the “Marriage-Like” Relationship?
In a recent decision, Mother 1 v. Solus Trust Company, 2019 BCSC 200, Justice Myers questioned the relevance of the term “marriage-like relationship”, a central ... Continued