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
Testamentary Automony in Action
Discussion on Testamentary Autonomy and the abilitiy to leave money to any beneficiaries
Limits of a Power of Attorney
Discussion on the limits of a power of attorney
Responsibilities Arising from a Power of Attorney
Discussion on the responsibilities arising from a power of attorney
Can The Executor Be Removed and Replaced?
Discussion on the removal or replacement of an executor
When can you launch a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) proceeding?
Discussion on when one can bring a wills variation claim.
The Emotional Aspects of Elder Care
The Emotional Aspects of Elder Care
Survivorship
Survivorship and the laws of intestacy
Risk Management for Builders Liens
The Builders Lien Act allows companies and individuals who contribute work or services on a project to file a claim of lien directly on title, ... Continued
Can an Executor be Required to Fight a Wills Variation Claim?
Executors often find themselves unsure of how to carry out the terms of a will. This can result from a lack of clarity in the ... Continued
Proposed Legislation to Address Elder Abuse
Discussion on the recently introduced Bill C-36 to address issues of elder abuse.
Availability of Estate Planning Tools Confirmed by Court of Appeal
As referenced in our earlier article, Avoiding Wills Variation Claims: How Far is Too Far?, the Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) permits spouses or children of ... Continued