Congratulations to Clark Wilson’s Newest Partners!
We’re pleased to announce the appointment of five new Clark Wilson Partners Aaron Pearl, TEP, Andrew Stewart, Maris Holmes, Sean Tessarolo, and Zachary Murphy-Rogers. Aaron ... Continued
Determining Capability – Horan v Fraser Health Authority, 2022 BCSC 1951
By Polly Storey and Joanna Ludlow In a recent decision of the BC Supreme Court, Justice Iyer has provided guidance regarding how capacity to consent ... Continued
Medical Assistance in Dying: A Step Forward in Ottawa
Last week marked a key step in Canada’s move towards a constitutionally-compliant framework for medical assistance in dying (“MAID”). For many years, it was a ... Continued
Can You Remove Your Parent From a Care Facility? Yes, but Should You?
Long term care facilities have been described as the “front line” of the battle with COVID-19. Long before the pandemic, seniors’ advocates have cautioned that ... Continued
COVID-19 and Rental Housing for Older Adults
For many adults, the first of the month means that rent is due. Due to measures intended to curb the spread of COVID-19, however, many renters ... Continued
COVID-19 and Increased Support for Older Canadians
As the world continues to respond to COVID-19, it appears clear that individuals over 65 and those in long-term care facilities are especially vulnerable to ... Continued
Elder Abuse – What Can I Do If I Am Concerned About A Vulnerable Older Adult?
Many of us have older friends and family members. We care about them very much, and it can be difficult to know what to do ... Continued
Health Care Decision-Making
The COVID-19 crisis has caused significant uncertainty and raised many questions. One issue that we may not consider until it is too late is health ... Continued
Courts Are Still Open for Urgent Incapacity Matters
The Supreme Court of British Columbia has recently joined the fight against COVID-19. On March 18, 2020, Chief Justice Hinkson issued a direction suspending all ... Continued
How to Make Estate Planning Documents From Home
The spread of the COVID-19 virus has caused an increase in the number of people interested in making or updating their estate planning documents. However, ... Continued
The Tests for Undue Influence for Testamentary Gifts and Inter Vivos Transfers
Background In Seguin v. Pearson, 2018 ONCA 355, the appellant appealed an Ontario Superior Court of Justice decision in which the trial judge dismissed her ... Continued
Predatory marriages and the capacity to marry: Emily Clough’s case featured in CBC documentary
Emily Clough’s 2017 case at the Supreme Court of British Columbia was the subject of a documentary made by the CBC. The documentary was nationally ... Continued