Reason to Update your Will Now: (In)Capacity
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
A Valuable New Resource for Estate Litigation in BC
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
Does Presumption of Resulting Trust Apply to Benefit Plan Designations?
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
West Vancouver (District) v British Columbia (Attorney General), 2020 BCSC 966
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
Maintaining An Estate Practice in the Time of COVID-19
At the outset of this article, I acknowledge that my experience with this pandemic will be different from many of yours. I work in a ... Continued
Virtual Execution of Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
UPDATE: On May 21, 2020, the Land Title and Survey Authority of British Columbia clarified that if an EPOA is signed and witnessed by a ... Continued
What Happens if a Family Member is Sick and Does Not Have a Will?
When a family member becomes sick, it is common for the minds of their loved ones to turn to the person’s estate plan, and particularly ... Continued
A Silver Lining? Estate and Tax Planning Opportunities
By Zachary Murphy-Rogers We have previously written about how the COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global trade and the world’s economies, and ... Continued
Good News for Charities: Gifts of Life Insurance
Author: Zachary Murphy-Rogers On May 1, 2020, the BC Financial Services Authority (the “BCFSA”) issued Information Bulletin Number INS-20-003, which clarifies its interpretation regarding section ... Continued
The Cy-Pres Application: A Potential Tool to Assist Non-Profits
Clark Wilson supports charities, in our firm culture and as a main practice area. With so many of our non-profit clients encountering disruptions due to ... Continued
Trustee Liability for Investment Losses
Authors: Richard Weiland, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on global trade and the world’s economies. Each of North ... Continued
Executing Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
Physical distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic have complicated the execution process for wills (“Wills”), enduring powers of attorney (“EPOAs”) and representation agreements (“RAs”). Each ... Continued