Petrick (Trustee) v. Petrick, 2019 BCSC 1319 – Not All Joint Tenancies Are Created Equal
In a recent decision, the Supreme Court of British Columbia has clarified the property interests that may arise when a property is held in joint ... Continued
Once a Gift, Always a Gift?
In a decision handed down this week, the Court of Appeal attempted to clarify a question that has frustrated family law practitioners and clients alike: ... Continued
Case Comment – Gully v Gully: Giving a Gift of Joint Tenancy Can Come Back to Bite the Donor
The case of Gully v Gully, 2018 BCSC 1590 provides useful insight on a peril of putting property into joint tenancy. The decision illustrates the ... Continued
High evidentiary threshold to rebut the presumption of resulting trust
Gifts can fail if one does not make their intention to give a gift expressly known.
Joint transfers with children can have devastating results
It can be difficult to determine the precise intention behind transfers into joint ownership.