Category: Wills & Estates

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

Considerations for Estate Planning You are invited to join our Wills & Estate team for a free CPD-approved seminar: Wednesday, September 22,...… 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