In BC, interested parties can challenge a will if they believe it is invalid due to suspicious circumstances like undue influence or lack of capacity. The courts presume a will is valid if it meets the following requirements: The will…
If a passenger suffers an injury as a result of an “accident” on an international flight or itinerary, their claim for damages is governed by the “Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air”, frequently called…
When someone believes a will is invalid due to suspicious circumstances, they can challenge the will. The person challenging the will has the burden of proof- they must demonstrate that the will is invalid. If they can demonstrate that the…
A will must have knowledge and approval of the terms of their will in order for it to be valid. They must also have had testamentary capacity when drafting it. In BC, lack of knowledge or approval of a will…
Unfortunately, people break their promises, sometimes with vast consequences suffered by one party. In estate related matters, people can make life-changing decisions based on promises made to them. When a promise is made, but the promisor’s will says otherwise, or…
In Canada, the vast majority of businesses are small businesses, usually owned and operated by families or sole traders. For many business owners, their small business and its assets make up a large portion of their net worth and estate’s…
For those who don’t know, a local newspaper, Victoria News, hosts an annual Best of the City awards where you’re able to vote on your favourite Greater Victoria businesses! Voting includes nearly any business category you can think of –…
If an airplane passenger suffers an injury as a result of an accident on an international flight or itinerary, their claim for damages is governed by the "Convention for the Unification of Certain Rules for International Carriage by Air”, frequently…
When an air traveler is injured on an international flight, understanding how to bring a claim for compensation and which law applies to the claim can be confusing. Fortunately, Canada (along with 133 other states) has ratified an international treaty…
For people who are unfairly disinherited, BC has some of the most sympathetic laws in all of Canada. However, parents can disinherit their children from their will if they have valid and rational reasons. Many provinces allow will-writers to completely…
