Vancouver Estate Litigation: Removal of Co-Executor Due to Inaction and Delay
Where the administration of an estate has been brought to a standstill by the inability of co-executors to carry out their duties, it may be necessary to…
Using Joint Tenancy as a Device for Estate Planning May Lead to Litigation
Vancouver estate lawyers often use joint tenancy as a form of estate planning in BC, particularly within a family context between parents and children. However, as reams…
Rectification of Wills in BC
The Wills, Estates and Succession Act has been in force since March 31, 2014, and since that time, there have been few reported decisions in which the…
Resulting Trust for the Purposes of Creditors but Not Family Members?
Joint tenancy is a popular form of estate planning in BC. A common example of using joint tenancy for estate planning purposes is when a parent, during…
BC Estate Litigation Challenges Elderly Man’s Capacity to Marry His Caregiver
Can an elderly, reclusive man suffering from cognitive decline due to dementia have the capacity to marry his caregiver? That was the question to be decided in…
BC Estate Litigation: Filing and Removing Notices of Dispute
After a person’s death, if there is a dispute with respect to the validity of the will or there are concerns about the executor’s ability to administer…
Abused Senior Sets Aside Transfer of his Home to Predatory Spouse
Our Vancouver estate litigators and family lawyers have been examining the issue of predatory marriage in BC and concerns that such marriages may be on the rise…
BC Family Lawyers on Using Unjust Enrichment to Obtain Share of Property
In a recent post, our BC family lawyers discussed Judge v. Judge, 2015 BCSC 1764, a family law case in which the court determined that properties acquired…
Increased Risk of Predatory Marriage During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
Are BC residents at increased risk of falling victim to predatory marriage during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly those who are elderly or suffering from cognitive impairment such…
Divorce Law BC: Dividing Assets Acquired by Joint Family Venture
Where spouses contribute in various ways, and in different measures, to the acquisition of family wealth and assets, how does BC divorce law apply to divide that…