Cyberfighting Takes Estate From “Bad” to Worse
Discussion on the Michael Jackson estate and the effect of the internet on estate disputes
Canada’s Supreme Court delivers 5 key copyright decisions
2012 has already been an extremely significant year for Canadian copyright law. First, on June 29, after seven years of tabled bills, public consultations (and ... Continued
The Emotional Aspects of Elder Care
The Emotional Aspects of Elder Care
Survivorship
Survivorship and the laws of intestacy
Living in Revolutionary Times
Discussion of a study confirming the existence of a gene mutation that protects against Alzheimer’s
When a gift really is just a gift
Pecore v. Pecore confirmed that a presumption of resulting trust arises in certain relationships
A POA can be used to sever a joint tenancy
A POA can be used to sever joint tenancy
The new Limitation Act, 2012
The British Columbia government recently announced a proposed new Limitation Act which will materially change the rules for limitation periods in the Province. Similar reforms ... Continued
Significance of a Declining Real Estate Market for Executors
Significance of a Declining Real Estate Market for Executors
Severing Joint Tenancy Through a Course of Dealing
Joint tenancy is one method by which two or more persons may hold land or other property. The unique feature of holding property as joint ... Continued
BC Court of Appeal narrows the test for coverage under an Additional Insured endorsement
On June 29, 2012, the BC Court of Appeal issued judgment in Vernon Vipers Hockey Club v. Canadian Recreation Excellence (Vernon) Corporation, 2012 BCCA 291 ... Continued
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons”
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons” under the Wills Variation Act