Missing Will: Executor Can’t Locate the Will, What Now?
It’s common for people to desire a sense of privacy and confidentiality when they prepare their last will and testament. Some people keep their will hidden to avoid upsetting loved ones with their inheritance choices. If no one knows the…
Buying a Home with Co-Ownership
What is a Co-Ownership Agreement? Two or more people often use a co-ownership agreement when they buy an asset together, like a house or land. It details the rights and responsibilities of each owner of the property, governing anything from…
Ethical Wills: Your Legacy Estate Plan
People usually have a good understandings of the basic principles of writing a will. Your will allows you to ensure your assets are managed according to your wishes after your death. However, there are many different types of testamentary documents…
In Terrorem Clauses: Preventing Estate Litigation in Your Will
Sometimes, will writers are aware that a gift in their will is going to cause conflict between loved ones and could lead to litigation after their passing. Will writers can create an in terrorem clause to help prevent legal conflict…
Rights and Responsibilities of a Power of Attorney
As people get older, it is generally recommended that they appoint a power of attorney (POA). Without fully understanding the extent of the duties and responsibilities, people often accept the role, intending to be as helpful as possible during difficult…
My Parent Gave More of the Estate to My Sibling: Can I Challenge the Will?
Sometimes, children are surprised when they find out their sibling is inheriting more from their parents, despite their similar relationship. They might it's unfair and wonder if they can challenge the will and change it, even after their parents’ death.…
Why Undue Influence During Will Making is Difficult to Prove
If a claimant can prove that an interested party unduly influenced the testator at the time of writing, courts in BC can rule the will invalid. Undue influence is described in British Columbia as “An influence causing the execution of…
Vicarious Liability of Employers
What is Vicarious Liability? Vicarious liability holds someone responsible for the harm caused by another person’s actions due to their relationship with the person causing the harm. It is a type of strict liability, which holds a person or organization…
Trampoline Parks and Personal Injury Claims
There’s no doubt that trampoline parks are enjoyable for everyone, but this fun often comes with a huge risk of injury. News stories of people who are injured at trampoline parks filing lawsuits are only becoming more frequent, as those…