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
Geoff White, K.C. and St.John McCloskey Present at CPABC & STEP Vancouver’s “Estate Planning Insights” Conference
Join our Estates & Trusts and Tax lawyers St.John McCloskey and Geoff White, K.C., as they present at The Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners ... Continued
Amy Mortimore, K.C. Presents at CLEBC’s “Basics of Wills & Estate Planning” Conference
Join Estates & Trusts senior partner and co-chair Amy Mortimore, K.C. as she presents at Continuing Legal Education Society of BC’s upcoming conference, “Basics of Wills ... Continued
Mark Weintraub, K.C., Appointed to JIBC’s Board of Governors
Please join us in congratulating senior Estates & Trusts partner Mark Weintraub, K.C. on his appointment to the Justice Institute of British Columbia’s Board of ... Continued
Michael Scott, TEP Presents at People’s Law School’s “Top 15 Wills Questions, Answered”
Have questions about making or updating your will? Join our Estates & Trusts partner Michael Scott, TEP, on Tuesday, October 21st as he presents at ... Continued
Amy Mortimore, K.C. and Braeden Rahn, TEP Present at CLEBC’s Elder Law 2025 Conference
BC lawyers, are you prepared to support clients with diminished capacity or complex planning needs? Join Amy Mortimore, K.C., senior partner and co-chair of our ... Continued