WESA – The wait is (almost) over…
Today the government announced that the new probate rules and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) will come into force on March 31, 2014. ... Continued
Gifts to Charities: Are they dependent on the donor’s tax deduction?
Discussion on gifts to charities and the donor’s tax deduction
Expansion of the definition of “spouse” in the Family Law Act
Discussion on the expansion of the definition of “spouse” in the Family Law Act
BCLI Publishes Consultation Paper on Common-Law Tests of Capacity
Discussion on a consultation paper released by the British Columbia Law Institute on the common-law tests of capacity.
Clark Wilson Lawyers to Chair and Speak at Upcoming Seminar
Mark Weintraub will co-chair the British Columbia Trial Lawyers Association’s upcoming seminar, Estates Litigation: A Trial Lawyers Primer. The seminar will be held on April ... Continued
Wealth Preservation Group to host second annual educational forum for charities and not-for-profits
On March 6, 2013, our Wealth Preservation Group will host a seminar on Legacy Gifting for Charities at the Hyatt Regency, Vancouver. This year’s event ... Continued
Testamentary Automony in Action
Discussion on Testamentary Autonomy and the abilitiy to leave money to any beneficiaries
Planning for Incapacity with an Advance Directive
Planning for Incapacity with and Advance Directive
Holographic Wills in BC?
Discussion on holographic wills in BC
B.C.’s Dated Guardianship Laws May Finally Change
Discussion on the dated Guardianship laws in BC
Estate Taxes? Not Here
Many countries around the world levy a tax on the transfer of wealth that occurs when a person dies, referred to as an estate tax, ... Continued
Dispute over Burial Rights delays Sherman Hemsley from “movin on up”
Discussion on the dispute over actor Sherman Hemsley’s burial rights