Mr. Geoffrey White Appointed as Queen’s Counsel
A warm congratulations to Geoffrey White who was honoured with the Queen’s counsel (Q.C.) designation last week. The Queen’s counsel designation is presented to lawyers ... Continued
People’s Law School Webinar – Representation Agreements
What is a representation agreement, and how do you know if you need one? What’s the difference between a representation agreement and a power of ... Continued
Will-Making Meets the 21st Century: WESA’s New Electronic Will and Electronic Signature Provisions
On December 1, 2021, amendments to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13 (“WESA”) are slated to come into effect which will ... Continued
LOTR for Trusts and Estates
Note: The deadline for compliance with LOTA has now been extended to November 30, 2022 This article is posted as an important update for owners ... Continued
LexisNexis Webinar – Estate Litigation Fundamentals: What Every Practitioner Needs To Know
Gain a broad understanding of the estate litigation landscape and explore the unique opportunities, challenges, and approaches of maintaining a legal practice.
Upcoming Webinar on Estate Litigation Fundamentals – October 1, 2021
Legal professionals interested in the area of estate litigation are invited to join this free one-hour crash course exploring the unique opportunities, challenges, and approaches ... Continued
COVID-19 and the Curative Provision in WESA, s. 58: Bishop Estate v. Sheardown, 2021 BCSC 1571
In a recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Justice Matthews had an opportunity to consider the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on ... Continued
A Will-Maker’s Intentions Need Not Be Defeated by Delay: Simpson v. Simpson Estate, 2021 BCSC 1486
In a recent blog post, we commented s. 59 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), which permits a Court to correct a Will ... Continued
Clark Wilson Shortlisted for STEP’s Contentious Trusts & Estate Team of the Year
We are delighted to share that our Estates & Trusts group has been named as a finalist in the 2021 STEP Private Client Awards. With ... Continued
Sherman Estate: (Un)sealing Probate Files at the Supreme Court of Canada
In October, we commented on the case of murdered Toronto billionaires, Barry and Honey Sherman, which was on appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. ... Continued
Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Clark Wilson is pleased to share our recognitions in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®. Congratulations to the lawyers and groups who have been ... Continued
Rectifying Wills under WESA, s. 59: Jamt Estate (Re), 2021 BCSC 788
In 2014, British Columbia’s Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) greatly expanded the Court’s power to cure deficiencies in a Will under section 58, and ... Continued