BC Inheritance Turns on Common Law Relationship Status
In BC, a common law spouse automatically has a right to share in the estate if their partner dies without a will. When do romantic partners become…
Executors Denied Any Fee Despite Will Saying “May Claim” Up to 10% of Estate
The general rule is that an executor is entitled to compensation for their efforts in administering an estate. BC’s Trustee Act providesthat an executor is entitled to…
Unsigned Will Given Effect Despite Fluctuating Mental State of Will-Maker
In this article we will discuss important points from Gibb Estate (Re), 2021 BCSC 2461 https://www.bccourts.ca/jdb-txt/sc/21/24/2021BCSC2461.htm on mental capacity, validity of wills, and the court’s duty to…
No Posthumous Removal or Use of Reproductive Material Without Consent
Can human reproductive material removed from a deceased donor who had not given prior written consent to its removal or use be used to create embryos to…
Vancouver Estate Lawyers Discuss Competing Claims to Insurance Proceeds
In some cases, the deceased’s estate has no significant assets and the real contest centres on entitlement to insurance proceeds. In a recent post, our Vancouver estate…
BC Estate Litigation Determines Authenticity of Handwritten Change to Will
Can a handwritten document purporting to change a will be given legal effect via BC estate litigation? Section 58 of WESA is a broad curative provision. It provides the court with the discretion to validate a document which has not been made in compliance with the formalities of will-making and allow it to be admitted to probate, if satisfied that the document “represents the testamentary intentions of the will-maker.”
Onyx Law in Fox News
It seems that our good work advancing our client’s case in the Hjukstrom estate litigation is getting international notice. Fox News has now covered the CBC article…
Onyx Law in CBC news
Onyx Law Group seeks justice for its clients and prides itself on its high level of service and expertise. We are privileged to be able to represent…
Onyx Law Group Friends and Family Event, April 14, 2018
With excitement and anticipation the 9 lawyers and their support staff hosted the “6 Year Anniversary” Friends and Family Celebration of Onyx Law Group last Saturday, April…