Can a Stepchild Inherit from a Stepparent?
Can a Stepchild Inherit from a Stepparent?
New Limitation Act Introduced in BC
Discussion on the new Limitation Act (Bill 34), which was introduced into the Legislative Assembly of BC
Some Vancouver real estate still affordable
Discussion on the prices of plots in the main Cemetary located in Vancouver
Does the holder of a power of attorney have a duty to account to a Wills Variation Act claimant?
Can a Wills Variation act claimant demand an accounting from a person holding power of attorney.
A refresher on resulting and constructive trusts
Discussion on resulting and constructive trusts and a recent decision: Borkenhagen v. Kessler.
How Does the Court Interpret An Unclear Will?
In an ideal world, all people would have a clear and unambiguous will in place at the time of their death; however, this is not ... Continued
Can an Executor be Required to Fight a Wills Variation Claim?
Executors often find themselves unsure of how to carry out the terms of a will. This can result from a lack of clarity in the ... Continued
Mark Weintraub to present at Nature Trust’s Estate Planning event
Mark Weintraub, Chair of the Estate & Trust Litigation Group and a Co-Chair of the Wealth Preservation Group, is presenting at the Nature Trust of ... Continued
Proposed Legislation to Address Elder Abuse
Discussion on the recently introduced Bill C-36 to address issues of elder abuse.
Can You Keep a Secret (Trust)?
Discussion about using secret trusts when a will-maker wants to make a discrete gift.
Western Showdown: WSA vs. WESA
Comparison between BC’s WESA (coming into force) and the Alberta Wills and Succession Act.
7 Reasons You Need a Will
Discussion on potential reasons that one should have a will (pre-WESA).