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Alienation

Minor Child Not Permitted to have Counsel to Advocate Against Disfavoured Parent - 13 July 2018

Articles

Understanding the Tort of Family Violence - 30 July 2026
Put a House in a Trust: 2026 Guide - 26 July 2026
Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026 - 20 July 2026
Living Trust in Canada: 2026 Guide - 17 July 2026
Contesting an Executor of a Will in BC (2026) - 8 July 2026
Can a spouse override a will in BC? - 2 June 2026
How to Prove Lack of Testamentary Capacity in BC - 26 May 2026
Can Siblings Contest A Will? - 21 May 2026
Can You Contest a Probate Application in BC? - 15 May 2026
What Happens if an Executor Refuses to Act in BC? - 11 May 2026
Is Probate Necessary If There Is A Will? - 18 April 2026
Common-Law Relationships in BC: When You Qualify and What You’re Owed - 12 March 2026
Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death - 31 December 2025
Can A Trustee Go To Jail For Stealing From Trust - 26 December 2025
Penalty for Stealing From an Estate in Canada - 22 December 2025
What Are Court Appeals - 19 December 2025
How to Calculate Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Canada - 10 December 2025
Probate Fees Calculator - 4 December 2025
Can An Executor Decide Who Gets What? - 26 November 2025
Who Has More Power: Executor Or Trustee? - 21 November 2025
Checklist After Death Of Parent Canada - 11 November 2025
How Are Probate Fees Calculated? - 6 November 2025
Canada Inheritance Tax for Non-Residents - 17 October 2025
What Is an Affidavit of Execution of Will? - 20 May 2025
What Assets Are Not Subject To Probate In BC? - 13 December 2024
What is Estate Litigation? - 30 January 2024
What is Litigation Privilege in British Columbia? - 15 December 2023
Trustee Act BC - 30 October 2023
Use Presumptions to Your Advantage or Lose - 5 May 2016
A Power of Attorney Must Act in Good Faith - 22 December 2015

Breach of Fiduciary Duty

Breach of Fiduciary Duty - 13 April 2025
BC Executor’s Fee Disallowed Due to “Dismal Failures” in Administering the Estate - 5 October 2021
BC Divorce Law: Help! My Spouse Drained Our Joint Line of Credit - 9 November 2019
Constructive Trust Imposed in Absence of Unjust Enrichment - 14 March 2017
Fiduciary Duty: Agent’s Fraud Cured by Constructive Trust - 14 March 2017
Can You Have Unequal Division of Estate in a Will? - 18 March 2016
Fiduciary Duty: Are Beneficiaries Dependent or Vulnerable? - 2 February 2016
Can You Rebut the Presumption of Resulting Trust? How Legal Evidence Can Change the Outcome - 25 November 2015

Capacity to Marry

BC Family Law: What if a Spouse Lacks Capacity to Understand Consequences of Marriage? - 21 August 2020
Were Elderly Man’s Marriage and Will the Products of Undue Influence by his Caregiver? - 17 August 2020
BC Estate Litigation Challenges Elderly Man’s Capacity to Marry His Caregiver - 29 May 2020

Commiteeship

Committeeship Applications in BC - 25 September 2023
Adult Guardianship in BC: Resolving Competing Committeeship Petitions and Family Disputes - 8 April 2022
How the Bid for Special Referee Denied; Draws Costs in BC Committeeship Application - 18 March 2022
Family Dispute Leads to Contested Committeeship Application - 11 March 2022
Court Clarifies Costs of Estate Litigation in Complex Estate Litigation - 10 December 2021
Advance Care Planning: Machines Keeping You Alive or Not? How to Make the Right Decision - 15 November 2021
Punitive Special Costs in BC Committeeship Proceedings - 12 May 2021
Special Costs Granted from the Estate in Protracted BC Committeeship Proceedings - 24 September 2020
Dispute over Mother’s Mental Capacity Gives Rise to Vancouver Litigation - 2 September 2020
BC Committeeship: Court-Appointed Decision-Maker for Adult who Lacks Capacity - 26 August 2020

Construction of a Will

Can Siblings Contest A Will? - 21 May 2026
Is Probate Necessary If There Is A Will? - 18 April 2026
How to Avoid Probate in BC - 20 February 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Make a Will in BC? - 18 February 2026
If You’re Named in a Will, Do You Get a Copy? Your Rights in BC - 30 January 2026
Dying Without a Will in BC - 20 January 2026
What Assets Are Not Subject To Probate In BC? - 13 December 2024
Challenge a Will in BC - 6 August 2024
Can a Will Be Changed Without the Executor Knowing? - 13 March 2024
Can a Will be Changed After Death in British Columbia? - 5 March 2024
Judge Rectifies Error from an “Accidental Slip” in BC Will - 27 August 2021
Charitable Gift in BC Will Leads to Estate Litigation - 26 May 2021

Constructive Trust

BC Mutual Wills Agreement FAQs - 26 January 2023
Trespass Damages Dropped in Vancouver Estate Litigation - 3 February 2022
Ex-Wife and New Spouse Battle Over $100,000 Life Insurance Proceeds - 17 September 2021
Court Appoints Administrator to Investigate $5 Million Vancouver Estate Litigation Claim - 30 April 2021
Competing Claims of a Second Spouse to Life Insurance Proceeds - 6 March 2020
Vancouver Estate Lawyers on Remedy for Unjust Enrichment: Money or Property? - 13 December 2019
Vancouver Estate Law: Constructive Trusts to Resolve Unfairness - 20 November 2019

Contract

Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026 - 20 July 2026
How to Calculate Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Canada - 10 December 2025
Ex-Wife Entitled to $250,000 Life Insurance as Promised in Separation Agreement - 5 May 2021
How a BC Couple Enforced a Contract Promising Inheritance - 10 December 2020

Costs

Divorce in BC - 17 June 2026
Inheritance Tax in BC: What Estates Actually Pay - 27 March 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Get a Divorce in BC? - 17 March 2026
How to Calculate Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Canada - 10 December 2025
How Long Do You Have To Contest a Will in BC? - 21 July 2025
How Much Does It Cost to Contest a Will in Canada? - 27 June 2025
Committeeship Applications in BC - 25 September 2023
How the Bid for Special Referee Denied; Draws Costs in BC Committeeship Application - 18 March 2022
Court Clarifies Costs of Estate Litigation in Complex Estate Litigation - 10 December 2021
“Reprehensible” Conduct in Family Law Case Draws Over $1.2 Million Costs Award - 19 May 2021
Punitive Special Costs in BC Committeeship Proceedings - 12 May 2021
Special Costs Granted from the Estate in Protracted BC Committeeship Proceedings - 24 September 2020
Special Costs of All Parties Ordered to be Paid Out of Estate Following BC Will Challenge - 8 July 2020
Rectification of Wills in BC - 17 June 2020
Who Pays the Costs of Vancouver Estate Litigation? - 12 February 2020
Application for Security for Costs Denied in Vancouver Estate Litigation - 9 October 2019

Document Production

Disclosure of Vancouver Estate Lawyer’s Privileged File Ordered - 15 April 2020

Elder Abuse

Medical Examination Ordered After Alleged Victim of Elder Abuse Denies Incapacity - 22 September 2021
Family of BC Senior with Dementia Sues Alleged Financial Predator - 14 April 2021
How an Abused Senior Sets Aside Transfer of His Home to Predatory Spouse - 13 May 2020

Estate Law

Put a House in a Trust: 2026 Guide - 26 July 2026
What Happens When a Person With Debt Dies? - 19 July 2026
Living Trust in Canada: 2026 Guide - 17 July 2026
Does a Common-Law Spouse Inherit if a Partner Dies Without a Will? - 15 July 2026
Does a Spouse Automatically Inherit Everything in BC? - 14 July 2026
What Happens to a Person’s Finances When They Die? - 12 July 2026
What Happens After Probate Is Granted in BC - 3 July 2026
BC Inheritance Laws: Who Inherits, and What Beneficiaries Are Owed - 15 June 2026
Codicil to a Will in British Columbia - 5 June 2026
Can a spouse override a will in BC? - 2 June 2026
What to Do when the Executor Is Not Communicating with Beneficiaries? - 1 May 2026
How Long Can an Executor Withhold Money From a Beneficiary? - 29 April 2026
Inheritance Tax in BC: What Estates Actually Pay - 27 March 2026
Contesting a Will in BC - 6 March 2026
If You’re Named in a Will, Do You Get a Copy? Your Rights in BC - 30 January 2026
How Long Does It Take to Receive an Inheritance in Canada? - 25 January 2026
How to Find and Claim an Unclaimed Inheritance in Canada - 23 January 2026
Dying Without a Will in BC - 20 January 2026
Transferring Property to a Child in Canada: What It Costs and How to Do It Right - 15 January 2026
What is a Probate Lawyer? - 30 December 2025
Can A Trustee Go To Jail For Stealing From Trust - 26 December 2025
What Are Court Appeals - 19 December 2025
Probate Fees Calculator - 4 December 2025
How to Make a Will in British Columbia? - 15 November 2025
What Is a Constructive Trust? - 30 October 2025
Can a Notary Probate a Will in BC? - 22 October 2025
Power of Attorney Versus Executor of Will - 14 September 2025
How Long Do You Have To Contest a Will in BC? - 21 July 2025
How Much Does It Cost to Contest a Will in Canada? - 27 June 2025
How Long Does Probate Take in BC? - 15 May 2025
What Is an Estate Freeze in Canada? - 3 April 2025
Blended Family Estate Planning - 10 March 2025
Wills, Estates, and Succession Act BC - 28 February 2025
Wills Variation BC - 15 February 2025
What Is a Living Will | BC - 27 January 2025
What Assets Are Not Subject To Probate In BC? - 13 December 2024
Estate Planning Checklist in BC - 8 December 2024
What Happens if a Beneficiary Does Not Claim Their Inheritance in British Columbia? - 4 October 2024
Problems with Siblings Settling Estates - 23 September 2024
Challenge a Will in BC - 6 August 2024
Can an Ex-Wife Contest a Will in BC? - 25 June 2024
Do You Need a Lawyer When Someone Dies in BC? - 14 June 2024
Who Can Contest a Will in British Columbia? - 11 June 2024
The Role of an Estate Lawyer After Death in British Columbia - 24 May 2024
How To Get Your Inheritance Money in British Columbia - 18 May 2024
Unequal Inheritance Between Siblings in Canada – Case Study - 22 April 2024
Can my Dad’s Girlfriend Contest his Will in BC? - 16 April 2024
What is Estate Litigation? - 30 January 2024
Pour Over Clause - 16 January 2024
Estate Planning: Will Preparation is Important and it’s Easier than You Think - 29 November 2023
Trusts and Estate Planning - 22 November 2023
BC Child Support Obligations After Death - 10 October 2023
The Important Role of an Estate Trustee - 28 September 2023
Committeeship Applications in BC - 25 September 2023
What is Lack of Testamentary Capacity in BC? - 13 September 2023
Estranged Daughter Left Out of Will: A Case Study - 24 July 2023
How to Become an Administrator of an Estate Without a Will in BC - 12 July 2023
Does Independent Legal Advice Rebut Undue Influence? - 27 June 2023
Resulting Trust for the Purposes of Creditors but Not Family Members? - 6 June 2023
Contesting a Will Due to Dementia - 30 May 2023
Co-executor of a Will: Common Problems & Solutions - 19 April 2023
Interim Distribution of an Estate - 13 April 2023
Does a Suicide Note Count As a Will? - 6 April 2023
Benefits of Estate Planning - 27 March 2023
Justified Reasons to Remove Executors/Trustees - 9 February 2023
Notice of Dispute in British Columbia - 31 January 2023
Everything You Should Know About Estate Law in British Columbia - 27 January 2023
BC Mutual Wills Agreement FAQs - 26 January 2023
Father Died Without A Will. Does His Common Law Partner Inherit His Estate? - 16 January 2023
Spousal Rights After Death in BC - 11 December 2022
BC Court Declares Unsigned Will Valid in Landmark Estate Case - 13 April 2022
Adult Guardianship in BC: Resolving Competing Committeeship Petitions and Family Disputes - 8 April 2022
Court Rejects Daughters’ Claim that Dad and Stepmom Separated Prior to his Death - 4 April 2022
Relying on Statements of a Deceased Person in Estate Claims - 28 March 2022
Non-Domiciled Estates: My family member died overseas, leaving assets in British Columbia. What should I do? - 24 March 2022
Assets Transferred from Mom to Daughter Challenged After Mom’s Death - 23 March 2022
Supreme Court of Canada Weighs in on Privacy in Probate Proceedings - 22 March 2022
Family Dispute Leads to Contested Committeeship Application - 11 March 2022
Trespass Damages Dropped in Vancouver Estate Litigation - 3 February 2022
Court Clarifies Costs of Estate Litigation in Complex Estate Litigation - 10 December 2021
Estate of BC Biker Divided Between His Wife and “Secret” Common-Law Spouse - 17 November 2021
BC Executor’s Fee Disallowed Due to “Dismal Failures” in Administering the Estate - 5 October 2021
Medical Examination Ordered After Alleged Victim of Elder Abuse Denies Incapacity - 22 September 2021
Ex-Wife and New Spouse Battle Over $100,000 Life Insurance Proceeds - 17 September 2021
BC Mom Who Transferred Property to Kids to Avoid Creditors Not Allowed to Reclaim It - 2 September 2021
Judge Rectifies Error from an “Accidental Slip” in BC Will - 27 August 2021
Payment from Estate Pending Disinherited Daughter’s Wills Variation Claim - 8 July 2021
Father Disinherits Daughters in a Misguided Attempt to Punish Them - 4 June 2021
Charitable Gift in BC Will Leads to Estate Litigation - 26 May 2021
Punitive Special Costs in BC Committeeship Proceedings - 12 May 2021
Court Appoints Administrator to Investigate $5 Million Vancouver Estate Litigation Claim - 30 April 2021
Disinherited Second Wife’s Lawsuit Against Her Stepchildren Dismissed - 23 April 2021
Family of BC Senior with Dementia Sues Alleged Financial Predator - 14 April 2021
Will Not Updated Post-Separation, But Former Spouse Still Inherits Ex’s Estate - 8 April 2021
Legal Presumption Determines Outcome of BC Estate Dispute Among Siblings - 18 March 2021
Was Property Transferred to Defeat a Mutual Will? - 17 February 2021
BC Executor’s Fees Reduced for Failure to Remain Neutral in Estate Litigation - 13 January 2021
Solicitor/Executor’s Remuneration Claim Excessive, Despite Charging Clause in Will - 30 December 2020
Beneficiary Disputes $400,000 Fee to Administer a BC Estate Under BC’s Trustee Act - 23 December 2020
How a BC Couple Enforced a Contract Promising Inheritance - 10 December 2020
Cultural Tradition Favouring Sons Rejected by BC Courts - 2 December 2020
What Happens When Is BC Wills Variation Claim Nets Increased Inheritance for Only Child? - 26 November 2020
BC Court Finds Father Had Good Reason to Disinherit Two Sons: Case Analysis - 18 November 2020
Spite Not a “Valid and Rational” Reason to Disinherit a Child - 12 November 2020
Who Caused the Estrangement that led Father to Disinherit Daughter? - 29 October 2020
Dispute over Mother’s Mental Capacity Gives Rise to Vancouver Litigation - 2 September 2020
BC Committeeship: Court-Appointed Decision-Maker for Adult who Lacks Capacity - 26 August 2020
BC Family Law: What if a Spouse Lacks Capacity to Understand Consequences of Marriage? - 21 August 2020
Were Elderly Man’s Marriage and Will the Products of Undue Influence by his Caregiver? - 17 August 2020
BC Wills Variation: Moral Obligation to Child Not Met by Benefiting Grandchildren in Scurek v. Scurek Case - 30 July 2020
Special Costs of All Parties Ordered to be Paid Out of Estate Following BC Will Challenge - 8 July 2020
Using Joint Tenancy as a Device for Estate Planning May Lead to Litigation - 24 June 2020
BC Estate Litigation Challenges Elderly Man’s Capacity to Marry His Caregiver - 29 May 2020
Increased Risk of Predatory Marriage During the COVID-19 Pandemic? - 1 May 2020
Disclosure of Vancouver Estate Lawyer’s Privileged File Ordered - 15 April 2020
Court Affirms Test for Testamentary Capacity in BC Will Challenge - 9 April 2020
Son’s Vancouver Estate Law Claim Denied due to Benefits Received Through the Years - 25 March 2020
Competing Claims of a Second Spouse to Life Insurance Proceeds - 6 March 2020
Who Pays the Costs of Vancouver Estate Litigation? - 12 February 2020
Changing a Will in BC: Beneficiary Disinherited by White-Out – Is It Legally Valid? - 29 January 2020
Vancouver Estate Lawyers on Remedy for Unjust Enrichment: Money or Property? - 13 December 2019
Vancouver Estate Law: Applying Unjust Enrichment to Disappointed Beneficiary Claim - 4 December 2019
Vancouver Estate Law: Constructive Trusts to Resolve Unfairness - 20 November 2019
Dividing an Estate: Gift During Lifetime of Parent to Adult Child - 13 November 2019
BC Divorce Law: Help! My Spouse Drained Our Joint Line of Credit - 9 November 2019
Application for Security for Costs Denied in Vancouver Estate Litigation - 9 October 2019
High-Profile Vancouver Estate Law Claim Results in Disappointed Beneficiary - 11 September 2019
Avoid BC Estate Litigation by Making a Will that Meets Formality Requirements - 4 September 2019
Vancouver Estate Law: Proving Claims Against Deceased Persons - 18 December 2018
Changing a Will After Death of Common-Law Partner – Is it Possible? - 28 September 2018
Partner Died Without a Will in BC: Common-Law Partner’s Inheritance at Risk - 14 September 2018

Evidence

Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death - 31 December 2025
Relying on Statements of a Deceased Person in Estate Claims - 28 March 2022

Executor's Fees

BC Executor’s Fee Disallowed Due to “Dismal Failures” in Administering the Estate - 5 October 2021

Family Law

Understanding the Tort of Family Violence - 30 July 2026
Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026 - 20 July 2026
What Are My Rights if I Leave the Marital Home in British Columbia? - 26 June 2026
Is Inheritance Marital Property in Canada? - 19 June 2026
Divorce in BC - 17 June 2026
Family Law Act - 12 June 2026
Inheritance and Divorce in BC - 9 June 2026
How to Divorce in BC - 7 June 2026
Prenuptial Agreement British Columbia - 23 April 2026
Is Child Support Based on Income? Understanding How It Works in Canada - 30 March 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Get a Divorce in BC? - 17 March 2026
Common-Law Relationships in BC: When You Qualify and What You’re Owed - 12 March 2026
How to Not Pay Spousal Support in Canada? - 2 March 2026
Transferring Property to a Child in Canada: What It Costs and How to Do It Right - 15 January 2026
What Is a Constructive Trust? - 30 October 2025
When Does Child Support End in British Columbia? - 15 August 2025
How to Set Up a Family Trust in Canada - 2 August 2025
Child Custody When Parents Live in Different Countries - 29 June 2025
When Does Inheritance Become Marital Property? - 13 June 2025
Can You Change a Prenup? - 10 June 2025
BC Divorce Online - 10 May 2025
What Am I Entitled to in a Divorce in BC? - 5 May 2025
How Long Does Spousal Support Last in BC? - 17 April 2025
How to Protect an Inheritance from the Risk of Divorce - 8 April 2025
International Family Law Canada - 29 March 2025
How Do You Prove Inheritance Theft in British Columbia - 7 March 2025
Separation Laws in BC - 20 February 2025
Do You Need a Separation Agreement Before Divorce in BC? - 10 February 2025
Common Law Marriage and Divorce - 8 February 2025
BC Divorce Law - 2 February 2025
BC Divorce Options - 20 December 2024
How To Get a Divorce in British Columbia Without a Lawyer - 25 November 2024
How to Find a Good Family Law Lawyer - 12 November 2024
What Happens When Your Spouse Receives an Inheritance? - 20 August 2024
Spousal Support Calculator for British Columbia - 1 August 2024
What Is a Child Entitled to When a Parent Dies Without a Will? - 1 June 2024
Inheritance Laws for Separated but Not Divorced Couples in British Columbia - 21 April 2024
Can Siblings Sue Over Inheritance in British Columbia? - 15 April 2024
Can a Will be Changed After Death in British Columbia? - 5 March 2024
Recovery of Stolen Inheritance in British Columbia - 22 February 2024
Joint Family Ventures - 21 December 2023
Trusts and Estate Planning - 22 November 2023
BC Child Support Obligations After Death - 10 October 2023
Is A Girlfriend A Spouse? Common Law in British Columbia - 28 August 2023
Annulment vs Divorce in British Columbia - 18 August 2023
How To Calculate Spousal Support in British Columbia - 12 July 2023
Does Spousal Support End When You Remarry in BC? - 5 June 2023
Dividing Family Property on Separation: Can Your Agreement Be Set Aside - 22 May 2023
Unjust Enrichment in British Columbia – Family Law Case Study - 8 May 2023
Uncontested Divorce in British Columbia: A Comprehensive Guide - 13 March 2023
Common Law Partner Rights After Death in BC - 7 March 2023
Is spousal support tax deductible? - 15 February 2023
Presumption of Advancement in British Columbia Estate and Family Law - 1 February 2023
Imputing Income For Child Support in BC - 25 January 2023
Does a Stepparent Have to Pay Child Support in BC? - 24 January 2023
Unjust Enrichment vs Quantum Meruit in British Columbia Law - 30 December 2022
Spousal Rights After Death in BC - 11 December 2022
Are You Entitled To Spousal Support in BC? - 10 December 2022
Court Rejects Daughters’ Claim that Dad and Stepmom Separated Prior to his Death - 4 April 2022
How BC Court Recognizes Third Legal Parent in Polyamorous Relationship - 27 July 2021
“Reprehensible” Conduct in Family Law Case Draws Over $1.2 Million Costs Award - 19 May 2021
Ex-Wife Entitled to $250,000 Life Insurance as Promised in Separation Agreement - 5 May 2021
BC Committeeship: Court-Appointed Decision-Maker for Adult who Lacks Capacity - 26 August 2020
BC Family Law: What if a Spouse Lacks Capacity to Understand Consequences of Marriage? - 21 August 2020
How an Abused Senior Sets Aside Transfer of His Home to Predatory Spouse - 13 May 2020
Increased Risk of Predatory Marriage During the COVID-19 Pandemic? - 1 May 2020
Divorce Law BC: Dividing Assets Acquired by Joint Family Venture - 22 April 2020
BC Divorce Law: Help! My Spouse Drained Our Joint Line of Credit - 9 November 2019
Can I Challenge a BC Marriage Agreement if I got Legal Advice Before Signing? The Legal Perspective - 25 September 2019
Challenging the Enforceability of a BC Marriage Agreement Under Family Law - 18 September 2019
High-Profile Vancouver Estate Law Claim Results in Disappointed Beneficiary - 11 September 2019
Avoid BC Estate Litigation by Making a Will that Meets Formality Requirements - 4 September 2019
Should You Seek Lump Sum BC Spousal Support? - 8 January 2019
Frequently Asked Questions About Entitlement to Spousal Support - 27 December 2018
How BC Family Law Applies to the Division of Stock Options in Divorce - 28 November 2018
Divorce Law BC: “Meeting of the Minds” Not Needed for Spouses to Separate - 28 November 2018
BC Spousal Support for Common-Law Same-Sex Couples: How the Law Treats Your Relationship - 21 September 2018
Avoiding Spousal Support by Keeping Finances Separate: Does It Work? - 7 September 2018
Is BC Spousal Support Owed If Couple Didn’t Live Together? Case Analysis - 31 August 2018
Are You Entitled To Spousal Support At The End Of A “Marriage-Like” Relationship? - 10 August 2018
Minor Child Not Permitted to have Counsel to Advocate Against Disfavoured Parent - 13 July 2018
Using Unjust Enrichment to Rebut Presumption of Joint Tenants’ Equal Interest - 11 May 2018
Family Law and Revenge Porn: What To Do If You Are A Victim - 15 February 2018
Legal Test of “Best Interests of the Child” is the Only Consideration - 9 February 2018
BC Divorce Law: Parenting Coordinators Offer New Approach to Child Custody in Divorces - 9 February 2018
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights in BC? Parental Authority and Grandparent Access - 5 December 2017
Legal Consequences of BC Parenting Order Issues: Failure to Abide by Access Order - 5 December 2017
Child Custody When Parents Live In Different Countries: Jurisdiction of the Court - 5 December 2017
International Family Law: What if Spouse Doesn’t Live in Canada? - 7 November 2017
Divorce Negotiation Tactics: Dependent Person and Child Tax Credits - 29 September 2017
How is Child Support Calculated Where Spouse Earns Corporate Income? - 18 September 2017
Calculating Income for Child Support Where Income Fluctuates from Year to Year - 15 September 2017
Adult Dependent Children: When Does Child Support End? - 15 September 2017
Filing for Separation in BC: Sex and Separation - 29 August 2017
BC Family Law: Post-Separation Change in Value of Family Property - 24 August 2017
Is Family Property Divided Equally After Separation? - 17 August 2017
How to Divide Family Property: No “Second Kick at the Can” to Prove a Claim - 11 August 2017
BC Spousal Support & Family Law Issues: Is Summary Trial Suitable? - 4 August 2017
Kawchuk v. Kovacs: Incomplete Disclosure - 26 July 2017
Misrepresenting Income: Are You Entitled to Spousal Support? - 19 July 2017
Stobo v. Stobo: Changing a Spousal Support Agreement - 7 July 2017
Divorce Law BC: Post-Separation Expenses - 22 June 2017
Calculating Income for Child Support: Proving Business Expenses and Why It Matters - 15 June 2017
How Is Child Support Calculated If Income Is Over $150,000? - 13 June 2017
Deemed Dividends: How Is Child Support Calculated? - 9 May 2017
Retroactive Child Support and Structure of Support Reviews - 1 May 2017
No Deemed Blameworthiness for Retroactive Child Support - 18 April 2017
Retroactive Reduction of Back Child Support - 13 April 2017
The Scale of Blameworthiness: When Does Child Support Start? - 12 April 2017

Family Property Division

Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026 - 20 July 2026
How to Protect an Inheritance from the Risk of Divorce - 8 April 2025
How to Divide Assets in Separation or Divorce - 31 March 2025
Can a Will be Changed After Death in British Columbia? - 5 March 2024
Joint Family Ventures - 21 December 2023
Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common: What’s The Difference? - 5 October 2023
Dividing Family Property on Separation: Can Your Agreement Be Set Aside - 22 May 2023
Unjust Enrichment in British Columbia – Family Law Case Study - 8 May 2023
Uncontested Divorce in British Columbia: A Comprehensive Guide - 13 March 2023
Spousal Rights After Death in BC - 11 December 2022
Court Rejects Daughters’ Claim that Dad and Stepmom Separated Prior to his Death - 4 April 2022
Divorce Law BC: Dividing Assets Acquired by Joint Family Venture - 22 April 2020

Fraudulent Conveyance

BC Mom Who Transferred Property to Kids to Avoid Creditors Not Allowed to Reclaim It - 2 September 2021
Using Joint Tenancy as a Device for Estate Planning May Lead to Litigation - 24 June 2020

Good Conscience

Vancouver Estate Law: Constructive Trusts to Resolve Unfairness - 20 November 2019

Hearsay

Relying on Statements of a Deceased Person in Estate Claims - 28 March 2022

Intestacy

Codicil to a Will in British Columbia - 5 June 2026
Common Law Partner Rights After Death in BC - 7 March 2023
Estate of BC Biker Divided Between His Wife and “Secret” Common-Law Spouse - 17 November 2021

Judgments

Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death - 31 December 2025
Can A Trustee Go To Jail For Stealing From Trust - 26 December 2025
What Are Court Appeals - 19 December 2025
Who Has More Power: Executor Or Trustee? - 21 November 2025
R. v. J.L.M., 2017 BCCA 258 - 10 October 2017
BC Spousal Support & Family Law Issues: Is Summary Trial Suitable? - 4 August 2017
Hancock v. Hancock - 2 October 2015

Lack of Capacity

How to Prove Lack of Testamentary Capacity in BC - 26 May 2026
Contesting a Will Due to Dementia - 30 May 2023
Unsigned Will Given Effect Despite Fluctuating Mental State of Will-Maker - 19 May 2022
Family Dispute Leads to Contested Committeeship Application - 11 March 2022
Medical Examination Ordered After Alleged Victim of Elder Abuse Denies Incapacity - 22 September 2021
Dispute over Mother’s Mental Capacity Gives Rise to Vancouver Litigation - 2 September 2020
BC Committeeship: Court-Appointed Decision-Maker for Adult who Lacks Capacity - 26 August 2020
BC Family Law: What if a Spouse Lacks Capacity to Understand Consequences of Marriage? - 21 August 2020
Were Elderly Man’s Marriage and Will the Products of Undue Influence by his Caregiver? - 17 August 2020
BC Estate Litigation Challenges Elderly Man’s Capacity to Marry His Caregiver - 29 May 2020
Increased Risk of Predatory Marriage During the COVID-19 Pandemic? - 1 May 2020
Disclosure of Vancouver Estate Lawyer’s Privileged File Ordered - 15 April 2020
Court Affirms Test for Testamentary Capacity in BC Will Challenge - 9 April 2020
Testamentary Capacity: Challenging a Will Made by a Person with Dementia - 11 July 2018
Predatory Marriage in BC Set Aside Due to Incapacity - 28 June 2018
Dementia and Mental Capacity to Leave Estate to Caregiver - 30 May 2016

Litigation

Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026 - 20 July 2026
What Happens if an Executor Refuses to Act in BC? - 11 May 2026
Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death - 31 December 2025
Can A Trustee Go To Jail For Stealing From Trust - 26 December 2025
Penalty for Stealing From an Estate in Canada - 22 December 2025
Who Has More Power: Executor Or Trustee? - 21 November 2025
How to Handle Greedy Siblings Fighting Over Inheritance - 30 June 2025

Litigation

Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026 - 20 July 2026
Contesting an Executor of a Will in BC (2026) - 8 July 2026
Can a spouse override a will in BC? - 2 June 2026
How to Prove Lack of Testamentary Capacity in BC - 26 May 2026
Can Siblings Contest A Will? - 21 May 2026
Can You Contest a Probate Application in BC? - 15 May 2026
What Happens if an Executor Refuses to Act in BC? - 11 May 2026
Is Probate Necessary If There Is A Will? - 18 April 2026
Common-Law Relationships in BC: When You Qualify and What You’re Owed - 12 March 2026
Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death - 31 December 2025
Can A Trustee Go To Jail For Stealing From Trust - 26 December 2025
Penalty for Stealing From an Estate in Canada - 22 December 2025
What Are Court Appeals - 19 December 2025
How to Calculate Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Canada - 10 December 2025
Probate Fees Calculator - 4 December 2025
Can An Executor Decide Who Gets What? - 26 November 2025
What is Estate Litigation? - 30 January 2024
What is Litigation Privilege in British Columbia? - 15 December 2023

Marriage Arrangements

Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026 - 20 July 2026
How to Protect an Inheritance from the Risk of Divorce - 8 April 2025
International Divorce in Canada - 15 March 2025
Uncontested Divorce in British Columbia: A Comprehensive Guide - 13 March 2023
Can I Challenge a BC Marriage Agreement if I got Legal Advice Before Signing? The Legal Perspective - 25 September 2019
Challenging the Enforceability of a BC Marriage Agreement Under Family Law - 18 September 2019

Marriage-like Relationships

Common Law Marriage and Divorce - 8 February 2025
Can my Dad’s Girlfriend Contest his Will in BC? - 16 April 2024
Common Law Partner Rights After Death in BC - 7 March 2023
Estate of BC Biker Divided Between His Wife and “Secret” Common-Law Spouse - 17 November 2021
Will Not Updated Post-Separation, But Former Spouse Still Inherits Ex’s Estate - 8 April 2021

Notice of Dispute

Notice of Dispute in British Columbia - 31 January 2023

Probate

Can You Contest a Probate Application in BC? - 15 May 2026
Is Probate Necessary If There Is A Will? - 18 April 2026
How to Avoid Probate in BC - 20 February 2026
Why Do Wills Go to Probate in Canada? - 10 February 2026
How to Probate a Will in BC - 27 January 2026
How to Calculate Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Canada - 10 December 2025
Probate Fees Calculator - 4 December 2025
How Long Does Probate Take in BC? - 15 May 2025
Lawyer Fees for Probate BC - 5 December 2024
Estate in Probate - 27 November 2024
What Is Probate in BC? - 19 November 2024
Probate BC Checklist – How to Successfully Navigate Probate - 30 October 2024

Property Transfers

Disinherited Second Wife’s Lawsuit Against Her Stepchildren Dismissed - 23 April 2021
How an Abused Senior Sets Aside Transfer of His Home to Predatory Spouse - 13 May 2020

Rectification of Wills

Rectification of Wills in BC - 17 June 2020

Removal of a Trustee

Co-executor of a Will: Common Problems & Solutions - 19 April 2023

Resulting Trust

Transferring Property to a Child in Canada: What It Costs and How to Do It Right - 15 January 2026
Resulting Trust for the Purposes of Creditors but Not Family Members? - 6 June 2023
Assets Transferred from Mom to Daughter Challenged After Mom’s Death - 23 March 2022
BC Mom Who Transferred Property to Kids to Avoid Creditors Not Allowed to Reclaim It - 2 September 2021
Disinherited Second Wife’s Lawsuit Against Her Stepchildren Dismissed - 23 April 2021
Legal Presumption Determines Outcome of BC Estate Dispute Among Siblings - 18 March 2021
Using Joint Tenancy as a Device for Estate Planning May Lead to Litigation - 24 June 2020
Dividing an Estate: Gift During Lifetime of Parent to Adult Child - 13 November 2019

Solicitor-Client Privilege

Disclosure of Vancouver Estate Lawyer’s Privileged File Ordered - 15 April 2020

Spousal status

Common Law Partner Rights After Death in BC - 7 March 2023

Supreme Court of Canada

Dividing Family Property on Separation: Can Your Agreement Be Set Aside - 22 May 2023
Competing Claims of a Second Spouse to Life Insurance Proceeds - 6 March 2020

Supreme Court of Canada News

Genetic Material Rights BC: Is Reproductive Material Property? - 5 March 2018

Testimonials

Client Testimonial - 24 May 2016
Client Testimonial – Charlotte Lochhead - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – Cheryl P. - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – David Findlay - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – Art Findlay - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – D.K. - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – L.F. - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – Patti - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – D.Chambers - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – Merina Korsrud - 6 September 2015
Client Testimonial – Sandy - 6 September 2015

Trespass

Trespass Damages Dropped in Vancouver Estate Litigation - 3 February 2022

Trusts

The Cost of Setting up a Family Trust in Canada - 10 July 2026
Can A Trustee Go To Jail For Stealing From Trust - 26 December 2025
Navigating the Distribution of Trust Assets to Beneficiaries in Canada - 20 October 2024
Trustee Act BC - 30 October 2023
How to Sever a Joint Tenancy With Right of Survivorship - 19 May 2023
Benefits of Estate Planning - 27 March 2023
Can A Right of Survivorship Bank Account Be Challenged? - 31 January 2023
Everything You Should Know About Alter Ego Trusts - 21 December 2022
Dividing an Estate: Gift During Lifetime of Parent to Adult Child - 13 November 2019
Vancouver Estate Litigation: Did Mother Intend to Give House to Son? - 27 April 2018
How a Breach of Fiduciary Duty Under Power of Attorney Affects Estate Disputes - 26 March 2018
Financial Nondisclosure the “Cancer” of BC Estate Litigation - 7 March 2018
Resulting Trusts: Tax Filings as Evidence of Transferor’s Intent - 15 February 2018
Proprietary Estoppel: Are Promises Enforceable? - 24 January 2018
“Good Conscience” Constructive Trust in Non-Agency Scenario - 28 March 2017
Resulting Trusts: Critical Time for Determining Intent - 28 March 2017
Promised Inheritance May Be Enforced By Resulting Trust - 16 March 2017

Uncategorized

Understanding the Tort of Family Violence - 30 July 2026
How Long After Separation Can You Claim Assets? - 12 July 2025
Do You Need a Lawyer When Someone Dies in BC? - 14 June 2024
Unsigned Will Given Effect Despite Fluctuating Mental State of Will-Maker - 19 May 2022
No Posthumous Removal or Use of Reproductive Material Without Consent - 18 June 2021
BC Estate Litigation Determines Authenticity of Handwritten Change to Will - 5 February 2020

Undue Influence

What Is Undue Influence? - 23 January 2025
Does Independent Legal Advice Rebut Undue Influence? - 27 June 2023
Family Dispute Leads to Contested Committeeship Application - 11 March 2022
Medical Examination Ordered After Alleged Victim of Elder Abuse Denies Incapacity - 22 September 2021
Family of BC Senior with Dementia Sues Alleged Financial Predator - 14 April 2021
BC Family Law: What if a Spouse Lacks Capacity to Understand Consequences of Marriage? - 21 August 2020
Were Elderly Man’s Marriage and Will the Products of Undue Influence by his Caregiver? - 17 August 2020
How an Abused Senior Sets Aside Transfer of His Home to Predatory Spouse - 13 May 2020
Increased Risk of Predatory Marriage During the COVID-19 Pandemic? - 1 May 2020
Suspicious Circumstances: Fluctuating Capacity of Testator - 16 June 2016
Rebutting the Presumption of Resulting Trust - 18 May 2016
Settling an estate: Denied a share of parent’s property - 10 May 2016
A Presumption of Undue influence Where one Party Can Dominate Another - 15 February 2016
Suspicious Circumstances Displace Presumption of Valid Will - 26 January 2016
Undue Influence, Mental Illness, Trusts and Life Estates - 1 December 2015

Unjust Enrichment

Contesting a Will in BC - 6 March 2026
Unjust Enrichment in British Columbia – Family Law Case Study - 8 May 2023
Estate of BC Biker Divided Between His Wife and “Secret” Common-Law Spouse - 17 November 2021
Ex-Wife and New Spouse Battle Over $100,000 Life Insurance Proceeds - 17 September 2021
BC Mom Who Transferred Property to Kids to Avoid Creditors Not Allowed to Reclaim It - 2 September 2021
Son’s Vancouver Estate Law Claim Denied due to Benefits Received Through the Years - 25 March 2020
Competing Claims of a Second Spouse to Life Insurance Proceeds - 6 March 2020
Vancouver Estate Lawyers on Remedy for Unjust Enrichment: Money or Property? - 13 December 2019
Vancouver Estate Law: Applying Unjust Enrichment to Disappointed Beneficiary Claim - 4 December 2019

WESA s. 2

Wills, Estates, and Succession Act BC - 28 February 2025
Common Law Partner Rights After Death in BC - 7 March 2023

WESA s. 37

Contesting a Will in BC - 6 March 2026
DIY Will British Columbia - 12 January 2024
Unsigned Will Given Effect Despite Fluctuating Mental State of Will-Maker - 19 May 2022

WESA s. 43

DIY Will British Columbia - 12 January 2024

WESA s.151

Court Rejects Daughters’ Claim that Dad and Stepmom Separated Prior to his Death - 4 April 2022

WESA s.58

Codicil to a Will in British Columbia - 5 June 2026
DIY Will British Columbia - 12 January 2024
Does a Suicide Note Count As a Will? - 6 April 2023
Unsigned Will Given Effect Despite Fluctuating Mental State of Will-Maker - 19 May 2022
BC Court Declares Unsigned Will Valid in Landmark Estate Case - 13 April 2022
Will Not Updated Post-Separation, But Former Spouse Still Inherits Ex’s Estate - 8 April 2021
Who Pays the Costs of Vancouver Estate Litigation? - 12 February 2020
BC Estate Litigation Determines Authenticity of Handwritten Change to Will - 5 February 2020
Changing a Will in BC: Beneficiary Disinherited by White-Out – Is It Legally Valid? - 29 January 2020

WESA s.59

Judge Rectifies Error from an “Accidental Slip” in BC Will - 27 August 2021
Rectification of Wills in BC - 17 June 2020

WESA s.60

BC Inheritance Laws: Who Inherits, and What Beneficiaries Are Owed - 15 June 2026
How Long Does It Take to Receive an Inheritance in Canada? - 25 January 2026
Wills Variation BC - 15 February 2025
Estranged Daughter Left Out of Will: A Case Study - 24 July 2023
Interim Distribution of an Estate - 13 April 2023
Payment from Estate Pending Disinherited Daughter’s Wills Variation Claim - 8 July 2021
Father Disinherits Daughters in a Misguided Attempt to Punish Them - 4 June 2021
Cultural Tradition Favouring Sons Rejected by BC Courts - 2 December 2020
What Happens When Is BC Wills Variation Claim Nets Increased Inheritance for Only Child? - 26 November 2020
BC Court Finds Father Had Good Reason to Disinherit Two Sons: Case Analysis - 18 November 2020
Spite Not a “Valid and Rational” Reason to Disinherit a Child - 12 November 2020
Who Caused the Estrangement that led Father to Disinherit Daughter? - 29 October 2020
Overprovision for Daughter Tantamount to Disinheriting Other Children in BC Will - 21 October 2020

Wills

Contesting an Executor of a Will in BC (2026) - 8 July 2026
What Happens After Probate Is Granted in BC - 3 July 2026
BC Inheritance Laws: Who Inherits, and What Beneficiaries Are Owed - 15 June 2026
Codicil to a Will in British Columbia - 5 June 2026
Can a spouse override a will in BC? - 2 June 2026
Can Siblings Contest A Will? - 21 May 2026
Is Probate Necessary If There Is A Will? - 18 April 2026
Contesting a Will in BC - 6 March 2026
How to Avoid Probate in BC - 20 February 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Make a Will in BC? - 18 February 2026
Why Do Wills Go to Probate in Canada? - 10 February 2026
If You’re Named in a Will, Do You Get a Copy? Your Rights in BC - 30 January 2026
How Long Does It Take to Receive an Inheritance in Canada? - 25 January 2026
Dying Without a Will in BC - 20 January 2026
How to Make a Will in British Columbia? - 15 November 2025
What Happens to a Person’s Assets When They Die Without a Will? - 25 September 2025
Power of Attorney Versus Executor of Will - 14 September 2025
Reasons to Contest a Will in BC - 8 September 2025
Can Someone Contest a Will if They Are Not in It? - 2 September 2025
Evidence Needed to Contest a Will in BC - 7 August 2025
Who Can Witness a Will in BC? - 30 July 2025
How Long Do You Have To Contest a Will in BC? - 21 July 2025
What Is an Affidavit of Execution of Will? - 20 May 2025
Who Can Contest a Will in Canada? - 3 March 2025
Wills, Estates, and Succession Act BC - 28 February 2025
Wills Variation BC - 15 February 2025
What Is a Living Will | BC - 27 January 2025
Estate Planning Checklist in BC - 8 December 2024
Challenge a Will in BC - 6 August 2024
What Kind of Lawyer Does Wills? - 26 July 2024
How Do Wills Work in Canada? - 12 July 2024
Can an Ex-Wife Contest a Will in BC? - 25 June 2024
Who Can Contest a Will in British Columbia? - 11 June 2024
What Is a Child Entitled to When a Parent Dies Without a Will? - 1 June 2024
Can Siblings Sue Over Inheritance in British Columbia? - 15 April 2024
Can a Will Be Changed Without the Executor Knowing? - 13 March 2024
Pour Over Clause - 16 January 2024
DIY Will British Columbia - 12 January 2024
RRSP Beneficiary Rules Canada - 8 January 2024
Contesting a Will Due to Dementia - 30 May 2023
Benefits of Estate Planning - 27 March 2023
Is A Handwritten Will Legal in British Columbia? (Case Study) - 10 February 2023
Everything You Should Know About Estate Law in British Columbia - 27 January 2023
Unsigned Will Given Effect Despite Fluctuating Mental State of Will-Maker - 19 May 2022
BC Court Declares Unsigned Will Valid in Landmark Estate Case - 13 April 2022
Judge Rectifies Error from an “Accidental Slip” in BC Will - 27 August 2021

Wills Variation

Can a spouse override a will in BC? - 2 June 2026
Contesting a Will in BC - 6 March 2026
If a Child Is Left Out of a Will, Can They Contest It? - 22 February 2026
How Much Does It Cost to Make a Will in BC? - 18 February 2026
Executor Fees in BC - 13 February 2026
Why Do Wills Go to Probate in Canada? - 10 February 2026
Odds of Winning Contesting a Will in BC - 1 January 2026
Can a Notary Probate a Will in BC? - 22 October 2025
Can Someone Contest a Will if They Are Not in It? - 2 September 2025
Evidence Needed to Contest a Will in BC - 7 August 2025
How Long Do You Have To Contest a Will in BC? - 21 July 2025
Wills, Estates, and Succession Act BC - 28 February 2025
Wills Variation BC - 15 February 2025
Can an Ex-Wife Contest a Will in BC? - 25 June 2024
Who Can Contest a Will in British Columbia? - 11 June 2024
Unequal Inheritance Between Siblings in Canada – Case Study - 22 April 2024
Wills Variation Act BC Limitation Period - 21 December 2023
Estranged Daughter Left Out of Will: A Case Study - 24 July 2023
Interim Distribution of an Estate - 13 April 2023
Is A Handwritten Will Legal in British Columbia? (Case Study) - 10 February 2023
Payment from Estate Pending Disinherited Daughter’s Wills Variation Claim - 8 July 2021
Father Disinherits Daughters in a Misguided Attempt to Punish Them - 4 June 2021
Cultural Tradition Favouring Sons Rejected by BC Courts - 2 December 2020
What Happens When Is BC Wills Variation Claim Nets Increased Inheritance for Only Child? - 26 November 2020
BC Court Finds Father Had Good Reason to Disinherit Two Sons: Case Analysis - 18 November 2020
Spite Not a “Valid and Rational” Reason to Disinherit a Child - 12 November 2020
Who Caused the Estrangement that led Father to Disinherit Daughter? - 29 October 2020
Overprovision for Daughter Tantamount to Disinheriting Other Children in BC Will - 21 October 2020
BC Wills Variation: Moral Obligation to Child Not Met by Benefiting Grandchildren in Scurek v. Scurek Case - 30 July 2020
Vancouver Estate Litigation: Did Mother Intend to Give House to Son? - 27 April 2018
Financial Nondisclosure the “Cancer” of BC Estate Litigation - 7 March 2018
BC Estate Law: Who is Responsible for Paying Costs in a Wills Variation Action? - 6 March 2018
BC Wills Variation: Legal and Moral Duties to Second Spouse in Balancing Estate Claims - 6 March 2018
Wills Variation: Testamentary Freedom vs. Legal/Moral Duties - 9 March 2017
Long-Term Second Spouse’s Successful Wills Variation Claim - 9 March 2017
Wills Variation: Changing Will After Death of Spouse - 11 January 2017
Wills Variation: Moral Obligation to Children of First Marriage - 11 January 2017
Wills Variation Action Not Barred By Marriage Agreement - 28 December 2016
Estate Law: What Happens if Someone Passes Away with No Will - 28 December 2016
Legal and Moral Obligations on a Wills Variation Claim - 13 December 2016
Estate Litigation: Who Can Contest a Will - 13 December 2016
Wills Variation: Life Estates; Legal & Moral Obligations - 6 December 2016
Wills Variation Based on Post-Death Change in Circumstances - 22 November 2016
Parent’s Moral Obligation to Include Adult Child in a Will - 6 November 2016
Wills Variation: Costs Implications for Executor-Beneficiary - 20 October 2016
Wills Variation, Vancouver: Competing Moral Obligations - 14 October 2016
Testamentary Capacity: Hearsay Evidence as to State of Mind - 29 September 2016
Disinherited Son Unsuccessfully Challenges Mother’s Will - 26 September 2016
Wills Variation Claims: Balancing Moral Obligations - 21 September 2016
Competing Wills Claims of Stepchildren and Long-term Second Spouse - 30 August 2016
Wills Variation: $5M Lump Sum Fulfils Moral Obligation to Spouse - 24 August 2016
Vancouver Estate Law: Dividing an Estate in a Blended Family - 18 August 2016
Wills variation: Legal and Moral Obligations to Second Spouse - 15 August 2016
Wills Variation: Date for Adequate Provision in a Will - 28 July 2016
Competing Wills Claims of a Second Spouse and Stepchildren - 20 July 2016
Using WESA to cure deficiencies in a will - 15 July 2016
Can You Leave Your Estate to Friends? Legal Considerations for Non-Family Beneficiaries - 21 March 2016
Can You Vary a Will Depending on an Independent’s Financial Needs? - 24 February 2016
Tataryn: BC’s Leading Case on Wills Variation Act - 4 February 2016
Can a Will be Varied Under Moral Obligation? How Courts Balance Family Claims - 29 December 2015
Case Comment: Estate of Young, 2015 BCSC 182 - 21 May 2015
Groundbreaking New Law Regarding Joint Tenancies - 26 June 2012
Case Comment: Easingwood v. Cockcroft, 2011 BCSC 154 - 28 September 2011

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