Determining Spousal Status Can Be Difficult
Discussion on the definition and determination of a “Spouse”
What If a Gift in a Will No Longer Exists?
Explanation of what happens when a gift from a will no longer exists
Eng (Re), 2012 BCSC 1096 – Advancement or Resulting Trust?
Discussion of the law on presumption of resulting trusts vs. presumption of advancement
Determining a spouse’s entitlement under a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) claim
Determining a spouse’s entitlement under a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) claim
Claimant Beware
Discussion on the Personal Representative’s responsibilities regarding claims against the estate
Survivorship
Survivorship and the laws of intestacy
When a gift really is just a gift
Pecore v. Pecore confirmed that a presumption of resulting trust arises in certain relationships
A POA can be used to sever a joint tenancy
A POA can be used to sever joint tenancy
Significance of a Declining Real Estate Market for Executors
Significance of a Declining Real Estate Market for Executors
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons”
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons” under the Wills Variation Act
Observations: Elder Abuse
Observations: Elder Abuse
The Cost(s) of Playing Favourites (and Being a Favourite)
Discussion on the financial and emotional costs of favouring one child in the will.