Mark Weintraub, Q.C. and Polly Storey Published in The Advocate
Clark Wilson’s Estates & Trusts lawyers Mark Weintraub, Q.C. and Polly Storey‘s article, “Binding The Will-maker’s Conscience: Is it Time to Use the Good Conscience ... Continued
Welcome New Associate Allison Sharkey
We’d like to warmly welcome the newest member of our Estates & Trusts group, Allison Sharkey. Allison advises clients on the preparation of wills, powers ... Continued
Clark Wilson Lawyers Named in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory
Clark Wilson is proud to share our team’s rankings in the 2022 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®, a distinction based on an extensive peer survey process ... Continued
A Relief But Not a Reprieve: The CRA Postpones The New Federal Trust Reporting Rules
By Michael Scott, TEP and Jessica Dorfmann On January 14, 2022, the Canada Revenue Agency (the “CRA”) announced the postponement of the new federal trust ... Continued
Until Death Do We Part: Who Counts as Your “Spouse” When You Die?
By Lauren Liang Under British Columbia succession law, the spouse of a deceased would inherit a substantial portion, if not all of the estate, if ... Continued
Mr. Geoffrey White Appointed as Queen’s Counsel
A warm congratulations to Geoffrey White who was honoured with the Queen’s counsel (Q.C.) designation last week. The Queen’s counsel designation is presented to lawyers ... Continued
People’s Law School Webinar – Representation Agreements
What is a representation agreement, and how do you know if you need one? What’s the difference between a representation agreement and a power of ... Continued
Will-Making Meets the 21st Century: WESA’s New Electronic Will and Electronic Signature Provisions
On December 1, 2021, amendments to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13 (“WESA”) are slated to come into effect which will ... Continued
LOTR for Trusts and Estates
Note: The deadline for compliance with LOTA has now been extended to November 30, 2022 This article is posted as an important update for owners ... Continued
LexisNexis Webinar – Estate Litigation Fundamentals: What Every Practitioner Needs To Know
Gain a broad understanding of the estate litigation landscape and explore the unique opportunities, challenges, and approaches of maintaining a legal practice.
Upcoming Webinar on Estate Litigation Fundamentals – October 1, 2021
Legal professionals interested in the area of estate litigation are invited to join this free one-hour crash course exploring the unique opportunities, challenges, and approaches ... Continued
COVID-19 and the Curative Provision in WESA, s. 58: Bishop Estate v. Sheardown, 2021 BCSC 1571
In a recent decision from the Supreme Court of British Columbia, Justice Matthews had an opportunity to consider the impact of the COVID-19 restrictions on ... Continued