Another leading case by our estates team: Court Confirms Multiple Wills for Business Owners
We recently acted in the first BC court case to confirm that multiple wills may be used to reduce probate taxes for business owners. We ... Continued
Our expertise helps our clients understand how the law affects their business
We recently acted in the first BC court case to confirm that multiple wills may be used to reduce probate taxes for business owners. We ... Continued
Obtaining a grant of probate from the BC court provides assurance for anyone dealing with an estate that the deceased’s will is legally valid and ... Continued
Introduction In our globalized world, it is not uncommon for people to own property or have residences in multiple jurisdictions. The international aspect of a ... Continued
Executors must remember their obligation to treat all beneficiaries of a will equally.
A court can remove an administrator if necessary for the welfare of the beneficiaries of the estate.
Beneficiary designations on your TFSA and RRSP have a few options that you may not be aware of.
Suggestions for making gifts to many people, like a coach who left $200 to each of his former players.
Many factors impact the determination of whether a transfer was a gift or created a resulting trust.
WESA allows courts to appoint a temporary administrator of an estate.
Facebook provides posthumous account management options.
Principles to be taken from the first two cases decided under s. 58 of WESA.
Court uses new WESA provision to proivde flexibility in relation to formal requirements of wills.