What is Vancouver BC power of attorney abuse in elder abuse cases? Given the millions of dollars that wealthy elderly parents will transfer to their children, Vancouver power of attorney abuse is a huge issue and often family member’s fail to take steps to protect the millions owed to them. Lorne MacLean KC founder of […]
Invalid BC Wills and Testamentary Capacity
The best estate litigation lawyers know Invalid BC Wills and Testamentary Capacity issues are a hot topic in Vancouver and BC estate litigation dispute cases. The best estate litigation lawyers know that recent massive gains on stocks and real estate, will cause elderly parents to transfer more wealth than ever before. What happens when a […]
COVID-19 Coronavirus Seniors Care Lawyers
MacLean Law’s COVID-19 Coronavirus Seniors Care Lawyers have been receiving a tremendous number of calls from concerned children of parents who reside in seniors care facilities regarding whether an elderly parent should remain in a Seniors Care Facility. Our COVID-19 Coronavirus Seniors Care Lawyers urge children to work together to protect their parents during challenging […]
Kelowna Estate Litigation Lawyers
Our Kelowna Estate Litigation Lawyers and West Kelowna Unfair Will lawyers at MacLean Estate Litigation warn that when a testator changes their will to remove a beneficiary, they need to also consider designations they have made on pensions, life insurance policies, and joint properties and bank accounts. Failure to change these other designations can lead […]
Estate Litigation Removal of Executor
Estate Litigation Removal of Executor cases involve the removal of an executor for good reason. Generally speaking, a will-maker’s discretion to appoint an executor of his or her choice will not be lightly interfered with by the Courts. However, there are certain circumstances in which a Court will step in and remove an executor of […]
Mandarin Chinese Estate Litigation Disputes
Vancouver Mandarin Chinese Estate Litigation Disputes lawyers help Asian family members protect their respected elders from financial and physical abuse. Just as importantly, our Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese unfair Will variation lawyers help those who are devastated by the loss of a loved one ensure they are fairly provided for in a Will. The fundamental […]
Vancouver Patients Property Committee Lawyers
Our Vancouver Patients Property Committee Lawyers know that with the increasing prevalence of dementia amongst our BC elderly population, families often have to deal with an aging parent who becomes incapable of managing his or her financial affairs, or even of himself or herself. In today’s blog, Vancouver articled student, Fraser MacLean, explains what the law is […]
How Do I Contest A BC Will Undue Influence
How Do I Contest A BC Will Undue Influence cases are difficult because much of the improper influence by a family member or third party happens in secret. Vancouver BC Undue influence over an elderly and infirm loved one means: inappropriately using a position of trust or power to pressure or persuade a person to do […]
Vancouver Setting Aside Power of Attorney Lawyers
Vancouver Setting Aside Power of Attorney Lawyers handle cases where a family member wishes to set aside a power of attorney on the basis of undue influence. Lorne N. MacLean QC leads our experienced Vancouver Setting Aside Power of Attorney Lawyers team. Watching a loved one decline is hard but worse still is seeing them […]
Vancouver Power of Attorney Elder Abuse
Vancouver Power of Attorney Elder Abuse is a burgeoning area of family and estate law litigation. As wealthy boomers age and worry about their incapacity, they turn to trusted people to help manage their affairs so they are looked after and their assets and income are kept safe. When the trust they place in others […]
