Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2026 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
We’re proud to announce that 13 of Clark Wilson’s lawyers are named in the 2026 edition of the Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, an annual recognition ... Continued
The Presumption of Early Vesting and the Need for Clear Language in a Will to Rebut it
By Jonathan Fung and Mackenzie Do When the Court is asked to interpret a will, the Court is required to give effect to the will-maker’s ... Continued
When There’s No Will, There Still Could be a Way: Re: Boisvert Estate, 2026 BCSC 195
By Polly Storey and Stephanie Zhang More than a decade after the Wills, Estates and Succession Act came into force, courts in British Columbia are ... Continued
Amy A. Mortimore, K.C. and Mark S. Weintraub, K.C. Published in BarTalk
Clark Wilson partners Amy Mortimore, K.C., and Mark Weintraub, K.C., have published an article in BarTalk examining the doctrine of fraudulent calumny in estates litigation. ... Continued
Braeden Rahn, TEP presenting at CLEBC’s Advanced Wills and Estates for Paralegals 2026
We are pleased to share Estates & Trusts associate Braeden Rahn, TEP will be presenting at the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) ... Continued
Clarification on Joint Wills
By Aaron Pearl and Mackenzie Do Joint wills are not a common estate planning tool seen in British Columbia. A joint will is essentially a ... Continued
Lessons from Kroeger v. Bush Estate – Suspicious Circumstances and Knowledge and Approval
By Polly Storey and Alec Kobetitch In British Columbia, a will may be proved as valid if (1) it was executed in accordance with the ... Continued
The Weight of Words: Oral Agreements in Estate Planning
By Polly Storey and Mackenzie Do Estate planners (and litigators) often encounter families who have made informal verbal agreements about how assets are to be ... Continued
Zachary Murphy-Rogers Speaks at People’s Law School’s “Fertility and Assisted Reproduction Law in BC” on February 10th, 2026
Are you confident you understand how British Columbia law determines parentage, legal rights, and decision-making when assisted reproduction or surrogacy is involved? Join Family Law ... Continued
Announcing Clark Wilson’s New Partners
We’re delighted to announce that Clark Wilson lawyers Dan W. Melnick, David Bowden, and Sunny Chiu have joined the Clark Wilson partnership, effective January 1, ... Continued
Zachary Murphy-Rogers Speaks at People’s Law Schools’ “Medical Assistance in Dying in British Columbia” on December 9th, 2025
What should British Columbians know about how Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) intersects with estate planning, personal decision-making, and end-of-life rights? Join Estates & Trusts ... Continued
Geoff White, K.C. Presents at STEP Okanagan’s “Incapacity and Disability Planning for Vulnerable Adults” on November 25th, 2025
How can advisors support vulnerable adults in a way that protects them without diminishing their independence? Join Estates & Trusts counsel Geoff White, K.C., TEP as ... Continued