Do You Need More Than One Will?
By Michael Scott, TEP There are situations where creating more than one will can be appropriate for an effective estate plan. Below are two common ... Continued
Michael Scott, TEP Speaking at The Great Wealth Transfer Event
Over the next 20 years, Canadians will inherit $1,000,000,000,000, but what does this unprecedented wealth transfer mean for Canada? On Thursday, April 20th, join guest ... Continued
[Seminar] Future-Proofing Your Business
Are you thinking of selling your business? Taking steps now to prepare for business succession could help save you money and avoid some common pitfalls ... Continued
Upcoming Webinar | People’s Law School: Making a Will in BC Town Hall 2022
In celebration of Make a Will Week in British Columbia, we’re inviting you to join Estates & Trusts partner Michael Scott, TEP as he presents ... Continued
A Relief But Not a Reprieve: The CRA Postpones The New Federal Trust Reporting Rules
By Michael Scott, TEP and Jessica Dorfmann On January 14, 2022, the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) announced the postponement of the new federal trust ... Continued
LOTR for Trusts and Estates
Note: The deadline for compliance with LOTA has now been extended to November 30, 2022 This article is posted as an important update for owners ... Continued
Clark Wilson Shortlisted for STEP’s Contentious Trusts & Estate Team of the Year
We are delighted to share that our Estates & Trusts group has been named as a finalist in the 2021 STEP Private Client Awards. With ... Continued
Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s Newest Partners
We are pleased to announce the appointment of two new partners, effective January 2021: James Cudmore Family Law With a systematic approach to family conflicts, ... Continued
Executing Estate Planning Documents During COVID-19
Physical distancing protocols during the COVID-19 pandemic have complicated the execution process for wills (“Wills”), enduring powers of attorney (“EPOAs”) and representation agreements (“RAs”). Each ... Continued
Estate Administration and Probate Filings in the time of COVID-19
Authors: Emily Clough, TEP, Michael Scott, TEP, Richard Weiland, TEP and Zachary Murphy-Rogers Despite court closures and many lawyers working remotely from home, it is ... Continued