Wills & Estates
Avoiding Disputes over RRSPs and RRIFs
Increasingly people are using vehicles such as RRSPs and RRIFs for retirement purposes. One significant advantage of these assets is...… Keep Reading
Increasingly people are using vehicles such as RRSPs and RRIFs for retirement purposes. One significant advantage of these assets is...… Keep Reading
How Outside Evidence Might be Used to Interpret a Will Wills are complex, and properly interpreting the wishes of a...… Keep Reading
A Specific Type of Elder Abuse In a past article [here], we discussed the need for advisors to be wary...… Keep Reading
The Prevalence of Elder Abuse is Rising – Be Aware As our population ages, elder abuse issues are becoming more...… Keep Reading
Your pension not only provides you with post-retirement income, but it also provides financial security for your loved ones after...… Keep Reading
Why you should consider the benefits of charitable giving in your Will. Charitable giving is a great way to make a positive...… Keep Reading
The Best Times to Update or Create a Will Creating a Will is a vital responsibility for any adult and...… Keep Reading
Common-law spouses – married, single or “it’s complicated”? The term “common law spouse” is often used to refer to a...… Keep Reading
While most disputes about estates occur after someone has passed away, sometimes our lawyers are asked to assist where there...… Keep Reading
The Importance of Precise Drafting for Wills & Estate Planning When it comes to putting your last wishes into writing,...… Keep Reading
Excessive Spending under a Power of Attorney If you have been granted Power of Attorney, it is important for you...… Keep Reading
We have previously written several times in this space about the risks presented by using joint tenancy as a cheap...… Keep Reading
Since early 2020, the Canadian housing market has been increasing at a record pace. Rising housing costs combined with the...… Keep Reading
Learn how this Good Deed could Mess with your Plans… When we die our executors have a number of obligations in...… Keep Reading
Wondering about what is involved in planning your estate, and where to start? For many business owners, “estate planning” eventually...… Keep Reading
You might be surprised to hear that insurance policies are valuable tools in estate planning. Here are 5 ways that...… Keep Reading
When does it raise suspicious circumstances? As a person nears the end of their life, they may wish to make...… Keep Reading
We previously wrote about how putting an asset into joint tenancy could result in loss of control over that asset....… Keep Reading
One of the most surprising developments in estate law over the last number of years has been increasing uncertainty over...… Keep Reading
Dealing with a parent’s dementia diagnosis can be overwhelming. However, confronting potential legal challenges head-on before the disease progresses can...… Keep Reading
Enns v Gordon Estate, 2018 BCSC 705 In my Will, I can leave my belongings to anyone I choose, right?...… Keep Reading
Alter Ego vs Joint Spousal Trust Planning What is an Alter Ego Trust? An Alter Ego Trust is a type of...… Keep Reading
When does a promise become more than a promise? In the recent case of Bergler v Odenthal (“Bergler“), the BC...… Keep Reading
Life is complicated, and especially so when losing loved ones. By preparing this broad checklist, we hope to provide you...… Keep Reading
While it is an honour to be selected as an Executor; many would agree that it is also a burden....… Keep Reading
Life Insurance Trusts During a previous bulletin, we discussed the downsides to naming a child (under age 19) as a...… Keep Reading
Every so often we encounter a client (the “Insured”) who has designated their young children (or child) as the direct...… Keep Reading
The term “digital asset” can be hard to define, and is forever expanding. Some examples come in the form of...… Keep Reading
The New Million Dollar Question It’s a question we’re often asked when meeting new people. It’s a question that maybe...… Keep Reading
When considering their estate planning, parents often want to support their children financially but are not sure of the best...… Keep Reading