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The recent decision of Farrish v Delta Hospice Society, 2020 BCCA 312 [“Farrish”] confirms the significance of properly adhering to bylaws for societies under the ... Continued
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
Clark Wilson’s Amy Mortimore and Zachary Rogers presented a webinar for the People’s Law School on October 27, 2020. They addressed issues of testamentary incapacity, ... Continued
Estate planning requires a delicate balancing of interests – you want to ensure that your loved ones are taken care of, but you also want ... Continued
Author: Zachary Murphy-Rogers In our previous article, we discussed how the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) sets out a mandatory distribution scheme for estates ... Continued
The list of reasons to make a will is extensive and you have likely heard them before. Why let the government dictate who your money ... Continued
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
Author: Zachary Murphy-Rogers In British Columbia, the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) sets out a mandatory distribution scheme for estates when an individual dies ... Continued
There are several reasons to make a Will: formalizing how your estate will be distributed, determining who will administer your estate, deciding who will take ... Continued
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
The presumption of resulting trust is a well-known legal principle amongst estate lawyers. However, it may not be a familiar concept to many of the ... Continued
On June 29, 2020, the BC Supreme Court issued its decision in West Vancouver (District) v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2020 BCSC 966 (CanLII). This ... Continued