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If you die without a will… The distribution of your estate will be to your next of kin as set out in the Wills, Estate and Succession Act. No assets can be diverted to charities, friends or [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Introduction This article is a brief outline of the law relating to incapacity in British Columbia. Please contact us for more information. If an adult person becomes mentally “incapable” that [...]

Introduction This article briefly outlines the law relating to undue influence in British Columbia. Please contact us for more information. A distinction must be made between undue influence in [...]

Note: Do not meddle with the estate if you plan to renounce your right to probate. Make the funeral arrangements (usually the family does this, but ultimately it is the responsibility of the [...]

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 [...]

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. [...]

A Representation Agreement is a document that allows an adult to choose a person (or persons) to make decisions for them. It is similar to an Enduring Power of Attorney in that regard, but it [...]