Executors and Corporate Remedies
Not uncommonly, Executors (or Administrators) find themselves in the position of a minority shareholder of a private company. For example, the deceased may have had ... Continued
The times they are a changin’
Implications of an aging population
Kelly v Bell, 2012 BCSC 841
Discussion on Kelly v Bell, 2012 BCSC 841
Observations: Elder Abuse
Observations: Elder Abuse
The Cost(s) of Playing Favourites (and Being a Favourite)
Discussion on the financial and emotional costs of favouring one child in the will.
Update to last Blog on one Judge’s decision on Court Accessibility
Update to last Blog on one Judge’s decision on Court Accessibility
Court Hearing Fees Are Struck Down as Unconstitutional
Court Hearing Fees Are Struck Down as Unconstitutional
Biggest Gift Ever
$21.4 million gift to BC Cancer Foundation made from a legacy fund
Estate Planning With a Vengeance
With apologies to our friends at RBC (whom we know appreciate a good joke), here’s a great satirical clip from This Hour Has 22 Minutes that’s ... Continued
Will WESA make “per stirpes” extinct?
Per Stirpes defined and discussion on the changes coming under WESA
How far can a Court go to rectify a mistake in a Will?
Discussion on the lengths that the Courts will go to rectify a will.
Supreme Court of Canada Considers Trust Residence
Supreme Court of Canada Considers Trust Residence