Contested Wills Expected To Become More Common
Disputes about wills and inheritances may be set to grow dramatically in the coming years. According to CBC News, a confluence of various factors is setting the stage for an increase in contested [...]
Medical Assistance in Dying
The Federal House of Commons passed Bill C-14 in 2016 which amended the Criminal Code to provide an exemption to the law that made it a criminal offence to assist someone to commit suicide. The [...]
Many Family Members Rely on an Anticipated Inheritance
Canada has already started to see the biggest inter-generational transfer of wealth in its history, as Baby Boomers look set to inherit the wealth of their aging parents. In fact, most Canadians [...]
Joint Bank Accounts
The Supreme Court of Canada considered two cases involving joint holdings with children and the presumption of advancement. Pecore v. Pecore, [2007] 1 S.C.R. 795, 2007 SCC 17 and Madsen Estate v. [...]
Contesting A Will Or An Estate
I. Introduction There are a numbers of ways to “contest” a will or estate – challenge the validity of the Will, vary the terms of the Will or make another type of claim against the estate. The [...]
Duties Of A Personal Representative*
* This is not an exhaustive list, but are applicable to most estates. Note: Do not meddle with the estate if you plan to renounce your right to probate. Make the funeral arrangements (usually the [...]
The 10 Most Often Asked Questions About Powers Of Attorney In British Columbia
1) What Is A Power Of Attorney? This is a document that allows a person (called an attorney) or persons to handle the financial and legal affairs of another person (called a donor). It does not [...]
