Litigation

As the Scottish Bard, Robbie Bruns, said, “the best laid schemes of Mice and Men, go oft awry.” In other words, even the most carefully prepared plans can, and sometimes do, go wrong. Estate [...]

A Representation Agreement is a document that allows an adult to choose a person (or persons) to make decisions for them. It is similar to an Enduring Power of Attorney in that regard, but it [...]

The Supreme Court of Canada considered two cases involving joint holdings with children and the presumption of advancement. Pecore v. Pecore, [2007] 1 S.C.R. 795, 2007 SCC 17 and Madsen Estate v. [...]

I. Introduction There are a numbers of ways to “contest” a will or estate – challenge the validity of the Will, vary the terms of the Will or make another type of claim against the estate. The [...]

* This is not an exhaustive list, but are applicable to most estates. Note: Do not meddle with the estate if you plan to renounce your right to probate. Make the funeral arrangements (usually the [...]

1) What Is A Power Of Attorney? This is a document that allows a person (called an attorney) or persons to handle the financial and legal affairs of another person (called a donor). It does not [...]

Introduction This article briefly outlines the law relating to undue influence in British Columbia. Please contact us for more information. A distinction must be made between undue influence in [...]

Introduction This article is a brief outline of the law relating to incapacity in British Columbia. Please contact us for more information. If an adult person becomes mentally “incapable” that [...]

Disputes about wills and inheritances may be set to grow dramatically in the coming years. According to CBC News, a confluence of various factors is setting the stage for an increase in contested [...]

The Federal House of Commons passed Bill C-14 in 2016 which amended the Criminal Code to provide an exemption to the law that made it a criminal offence to assist someone to commit suicide. The [...]