The Significance of Testamentary Documents
A recent decision from the BC Supreme Court highlights the special nature of testamentary documents, and the consequences that may result where an executor fails ... Continued
A Tale of Two Spouses: Boughton v. Widner Estate
In a recent decision, the British Columbia Supreme Court grappled with an estate dispute where a deceased was survived by two spouses. This unique decision, ... Continued
SCG Global Spin Episode with Mark Weintraub, Q.C. and Amy Mortimore
Mark Weintraub Q.C. and Amy Mortimore were recently interviewed by Alina Gorokhovsky, the CEO of SCG Legal, to discuss their recently published textbook, “Estate Litigation in British Columbia”. The ... Continued
The Complicated New Transparency Regime for Trusts
In recent years, the provincial and federal government have announced legislative and regulatory changes with the goal of combating money laundering, tax evasion and other ... Continued
Society Membership Criteria: A Reminder from the BC Court of Appeal on the Importance of Clear Bylaws
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
Medical Assistance in Dying: A Step Forward in Ottawa
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
People’s Law School Webinar – Contesting a Will in British Columbia
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
Three Strategies to Maximize Your Estate Planning
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
There is no Will – What Happens if my Minor Children Survive Me?
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
Do Not Rely on the Court to Validate a Deficient Will
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
Privacy, Personal Safety, and Estates at the Supreme Court of Canada: The Case of Barry and Honey Sherman
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
There is no Will – How Will my Assets be Distributed?
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