Duress to Divorce: A Case Study in Establishing Coercion in Marriage Agreements
In the British Columbia Supreme Court decision, SBF v. DGF, 2022 BCSC 2231, the issue concerned whether the marriage agreement that was entered into by ... Continued
Welcome to New Associate, Anastasiya Sadovska!
We’d like to warmly welcome the newest member of our Family Law group, Anastasiya Sadovska. Anastasiya’s practice includes cohabitation and marriage agreements, parenting issues, separation ... Continued
Welcoming Our New Director of Legal Talent, Robert St-Jacques
We are delighted to announce that Robert St-Jacques has joined our firm as Director of Legal Talent. Robert brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise ... Continued
Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s Newest Partners!
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of five new Clark Wilson Partners Aaron Pearl, TEP, Andrew Stewart, Maris Holmes, Sean Tessarolo, and Zachary Murphy-Rogers. Aaron ... Continued
Amy Mortimore Published in the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners’ STEP Inside
Clark Wilson’s Estates & Trusts partner and co-chair Amy Mortimore, Troy McEachren of Miller Thomson LLP and Rhonda Johnson of Dentons LLP’s article, “Documenting Intentions: Honouring ... Continued
WATCH: People’s Law School Webinar | Dealing with Problem Executors
Being an executor is a demanding role. But if you depend on an executor to deal with an estate, you may find yourself frustrated and ... Continued
Closing the Gap? Mental capacity assessment orders in Sandhu (Re), 2022 BCSC 2027
By Polly Storey Ordering an adult to submit to an assessment of their mental capacity, without their consent, is an extreme measure. In 2012, however, ... Continued
Mark Weintraub, K.C. and Polly Storey Follow-Up Piece Published in The Advocate
Clark Wilson’s Estates & Trusts lawyers Mark Weintraub, K.C. and Polly Storey‘s follow-up article, “Conscious of the Good Conscience Trust: Further Thoughts on the Constructive ... Continued
Upcoming Webinar | People’s Law School: Dealing with a Problem Executor
Join Clark Wilson Estates & Trusts lawyers Amy Mortimore and Zachary Rogers as they present at the People’s Law School‘s complimentary webinar, “Dealing with a Problem Executor” on Tuesday, December ... Continued
Upcoming Webinar | Seminar Partners’ Testamentary Capacity & Undue Influence in Estate Planning
Canadian litigators, estates and trusts lawyers, and general practitioners are invited to join Clark Wilson’s senior partners Mark Weintraub, K.C. and Geoffrey White, K.C., as ... Continued
Upcoming Hybrid Conference | Condominium Home Owners Association of BC
Strata owners, join Clark Wilson partner Allyson Baker as she presents at the Condominium Home Owners Association of BC’s hybrid 2022 conference taking place on ... Continued
Welcoming Our Newest Partner, Virginia Richards
Clark Wilson is pleased to welcome our newest Partner Virginia Richards to the firm’s Family Law practice. With over a decade of experience in family ... Continued