The Presumption of Early Vesting and the Need for Clear Language in a Will to Rebut it
By Jonathan Fung and Mackenzie Do When the Court is asked to interpret a will, the Court is required to give effect to the will-maker’s ... Continued
When There’s No Will, There Still Could be a Way: Re: Boisvert Estate, 2026 BCSC 195
By Polly Storey and Stephanie Zhang More than a decade after the Wills, Estates and Succession Act came into force, courts in British Columbia are ... Continued
Amy A. Mortimore, K.C. and Mark S. Weintraub, K.C. Published in BarTalk
Clark Wilson partners Amy Mortimore, K.C., and Mark Weintraub, K.C., have published an article in BarTalk examining the doctrine of fraudulent calumny in estates litigation. ... Continued
Braeden Rahn, TEP presenting at CLEBC’s Advanced Wills and Estates for Paralegals 2026
We are pleased to share Estates & Trusts associate Braeden Rahn, TEP will be presenting at the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) ... 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
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
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
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
Amy Mortimore, K.C. to Present at CLEBC’s “Trust Issues: A Re-examination of Often Overlooked Foundational Concepts”
We’re proud to share that Amy Mortimore, K.C., Co-Chair of our Estates & Trusts group, will be a featured speaker at the Continuing Legal Education ... Continued
Protecting Disability Benefits: Estate Planning for Persons with Disabilities in British Columbia
By Geoffrey White, KC, Shiona Nickel and Braeden Rahn, TEP Persons with disabilities and their families in British Columbia face a critical question: how to ... Continued