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…
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…
Dividing an Estate: Gift During Lifetime of Parent to Adult Child
When dividing an estate in BC, it is essential to determine what property of the will-maker forms part of the estate. If a will-maker made a valid…