High Stakes Estate Litigation
The $300 million estate of a woman whose father helped build Las Vegas is proceeding to a trial in New York.
WESA: Catching Up To The Times
One of the objectives of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) is to modernize BC’s succession laws
BCSC Orders Executor to make an Interim Distribution
In Reznik v. Matty, for the first time, the British Columbia Supreme Court ordered that an executor must make an interim distribution of estate funds
Court Is Asked Whether a Living Will is Effective
Discussion on a BC Case considering the effectiveness of a Living Will
How much probate fees do you have to pay?
Dicussion on how much probate fees will amount to
An Asset by Any Other Name…
Loyalty points in estate planning
Down with DOMA
Discussion on same sex marriage legislation in the United States
Planning for the Unexpected
Reminder of how important planning for the unexpected is
Wills Variation under WESA
Discussion on how a wills variation claim will be made under the incoming Wills, Estates and Succession Act
Can you challenge a Will based on a broken promise?
Discussion on challenging wills based on broken promises
New Family Law Act and Wills Variation Act Claim
Discussion of the new Family Law Act and Wills Variations claims
Probate Rules Updated
Discussion on WESA and the probate rules being updated