Trusts: Common Attacks on their Validity & How to Avoid Them
An inter vivos trust (such as a family trust) is created when an individual (called the settlor) transfers property to a trustee to be held ... Continued
Honourable Marion J. Allan republished in Journal of International Aging Law & Policy
In November 2012, the Honourable Marion J. Allan spoke at the Canadian Centre for Elder Law Conference. In a poignant anecdotal commentary on the state ... Continued
Bill C-43 Receives Royal Assent
Bill C-43 implements tax amendments regarding testamentary trusts and donation tax credits.
Court Orders a Letter to be Effective as the Last Will of the Deceased
Court uses new WESA provision to proivde flexibility in relation to formal requirements of wills.
Will a Separate Residence Affect Your Spousal Status?
Recent case finds couple to be in a marriage-like relationship despite maintaining separate residences.
Lauren Liang presenting to RBC Wills & Estate Group
Tonight Lauren Liang is presenting at an RBC Wills & Estate Advice event on the subject of Wills: To Have or Not to Have. Speaking ... Continued
Curing Deficiencies in Wills – Contrasting British Columbia and Alberta
WESA should allow BC courts broader power to cure deficiencies in wills than courts have in Alberta.
Marion Allan to present at the CBABC Ninth Annual Conference
Marion Allan will be presenting on the subject of elder law for everyone at the Canadian Bar Association BC Branch’s Ninth Annual Conference taking place ... Continued
Making Advance Health Care Decisions – Getting Started
BC government publishes a comprehensive guide to help start your advance health care plan.
The “Family Tax Cut” is not income splitting
Proposed amendments simulate the effect of income splitting through a tax credit.
Richard Weiland and Marion Allan to present at CLE
Richard Weiland is presenting today at the Estate Planning Update 2014 for the Continuing Legal Education Society of BC. Richard will be speaking on the ... Continued
Proposed Changes Impacting Charitable Giving
Changes provide flexibility so that charitable donation tax credits can be used by the deceased or the deceased’s estate.