The executor of an estate has several responsibilities. These include accounting for all assets, debts, and funds entering or leaving the estate. When the executor is ready to distribute the estate to the beneficiaries, they are required under BC’s Trustee…
In North Vancouver, a tragic accident occurred at a Real Canadian Superstore when a woman slipped and fell, resulting in severe injury to her head. The case of Harrison v. Loblaws Inc. (2018) details the importance of safety procedures in…
A Penticton woman recently filed an air traveler injury claim against Air Canada for an injury she sustained during the boarding of an aircraft traveling from Vancouver to Penticton. The woman is a wheelchair user who always requests an aisle…
Before worrying about technical requirements of a valid will, it’s important that testators understand the basics. Will writing goes well beyond simply distributing assets to different loved ones, and testators should understand this. Some of the most important tasks of…
Choosing an executor for your estate is a key step in the will-writing process. There are many factors to consider, and it’s not always as simple as choosing a family member or friend. The job of an executor can be…
ICBC recently announced significant changes coming to the standard auto insurance system in British Columbia. Starting in May 2021, all insured vehicles will be switched to the new Enhanced Care coverage system. The underlying idea is that BC residents will…
To challenge a will, interested parties can issue a notice of dispute to the courts to pause the estate administration. For the majority of will challenges, the notice of dispute must be issued before the will has been granted probate.…
Family caregivers often spend many hours and great effort caring for elderly relatives, sometimes without pay or compensation. Many caregivers sacrifice paid work and career opportunities to provide care. Unjust enrichment claims can offer legal remedies for those in this…
After a testator has finished writing their will, they may want to make a modification at a later date. There are specific procedures that will-writers must follow for any revision in a will to be legally valid. While it can…
Will writers can specify a survivorship period where the beneficiary must survive the will-writer beyond a specified period, or else their gift will be lapsed and given to someone else. Essentially, a survivorship period gives the will-writer more power over…
