The Naked Truth About Bare Trusts
A man visits his lawyer to discuss the estate of his recently deceased mother, who had been residing in Hong Kong. Her estate includes a ... Continued
Court Provides Deference To Agreements Between Deceased And Widow
In a recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme Court, the agreement between the deceased and his widow as to their financial arrangements and lifestyle ... Continued
Second Time Is The Charm
The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (Bill 4), which consolidates and modernizes succession-related statutes into a single act, has passed third reading and is expected ... Continued
Powers of an Executor to Shorten Limitation Periods
During the administration of a solvent estate, the executor or administrator must pay out all valid debts made against the estate. The executor or administrator, ... Continued
Documenting a Trust
What documentation is necessary to create a trust? Can notes on a filed land transfer document create a trust? These questions came up recently in ... Continued
Misplaced Intentions: Dealing with Lost Wills
Recognizing the importance of setting out their intentions for the disposition of their estate on their death, most people put great care and thought into ... Continued
Important Case Update: Designating a Beneficiary Under an RRSP
The recent British Columbia case of Desharnais v. Toronto Dominion Bank (the “Bank”) and TD Securities Inc. (“Evergreen”) illustrates some important issues pertaining to the ... Continued