Author: Wills & Estates Team

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