
A Will-Maker’s Intentions Need Not Be Defeated by Delay: Simpson v. Simpson Estate, 2021 BCSC 1486
In a recent blog post, we commented s. 59 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), which permits a Court to correct a Will ... Continued
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In a recent blog post, we commented s. 59 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), which permits a Court to correct a Will ... Continued
We are delighted to share that our Estates & Trusts group has been named as a finalist in the 2021 STEP Private Client Awards. With ... Continued
In October, we commented on the case of murdered Toronto billionaires, Barry and Honey Sherman, which was on appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada. ... Continued
Clark Wilson is pleased to share our recognitions in the 2021 Canadian Legal Lexpert Directory®. Congratulations to the lawyers and groups who have been ... Continued
In 2014, British Columbia’s Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) greatly expanded the Court’s power to cure deficiencies in a Will under section 58, and ... Continued
A recent decision from the BC Supreme Court highlights the special nature of testamentary documents, and the consequences that may result where an executor fails ... Continued
In a recent decision, the British Columbia Supreme Court grappled with an estate dispute where a deceased was survived by two spouses. This unique decision, ... Continued
Mark Weintraub Q.C. and Amy Mortimore were recently interviewed by Alina Gorokhovsky, the CEO of SCG Legal, to discuss their recently published textbook, “Estate Litigation in British Columbia”. The ... Continued
In recent years, the provincial and federal government have announced legislative and regulatory changes with the goal of combating money laundering, tax evasion and other ... Continued
The recent decision of Farrish v Delta Hospice Society, 2020 BCCA 312 [“Farrish”] confirms the significance of properly adhering to bylaws for societies under the ... Continued
Last week marked a key step in Canada’s move towards a constitutionally-compliant framework for medical assistance in dying (“MAID”). For many years, it was a ... Continued
Clark Wilson’s Amy Mortimore and Zachary Rogers presented a webinar for the People’s Law School on October 27, 2020. They addressed issues of testamentary incapacity, ... Continued