Court Compels Individual To Undergo Mental Capacity Assessments
A “committee” is a legal guardian, appointed by the court, to act for an individual who has reduced capacity. A “committee of estate” acts for ... Continued
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A “committee” is a legal guardian, appointed by the court, to act for an individual who has reduced capacity. A “committee of estate” acts for ... Continued
The Supreme Court of Canada has confirmed that, when assets are transferred from a parent to an adult child without anything given in return, the ... Continued
The definition of spouse in BC’s Wills, Estates, and Succession Act says that two people are “spouses” if “they have lived with each other in ... Continued
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
When deciding how to distribute property under a will, a will-maker will sometimes wish to delay when those assets are transferred to a particular beneficiary, ... Continued
Issues surrounding the control of human remains and burial sites may involve substantial emotional, cultural, and legal issues. Most relevant provincial legislation across Canada gives ... Continued
This case provided rulings on a few key issues: Is an interest in a discretionary trust an asset? Yes. The interest has no legal value ... Continued
Clark Wilson would like to congratulate our lawyers, Diane Bell, Q.C., Veronica Franco, Mark Weintraub, Q.C., Geoff White and Pat Williams for being mentioned on ... Continued
In British Columbia, courts have the ability to change a deceased’s will, if the court rules that the will fails to make “adequate provision” for ... Continued
Recent BCCA case might signal return to more stringent application of the doctrine of proprietary estoppel.
In drafting a will, it is important to consider how future events may impact an estate plan. The concepts of lapse and ademption are two ... Continued
Editor’s note: We are delighted to welcome Geoff White as counsel with our Tax & Estate Planning and Wealth Preservation Groups. Geoff is a highly ... Continued