Our varying unfair Vancouver BC Wills WESA lawyers know a testator is given considerable freedom to decide how their estate is divided as long as they meet their legal and moral obligation to their beneficiaries. In Vancouver, BC, adult children can apply to vary an unfair Will under our WESA legislation. Many provinces outside of […]
Marriage Like Relationships and WESA Intestacy
Marriage Like Relationships and WESA Intestacy problems are more common now that more people don’t go through a formal marriage yet live in committed long term relationships. Our Vancouver Marriage Like Relationships and WESA Intestacy lawyers handle these cases frequently. Eleanor Surajballi discusses the key principles from a new BC Appeal Court decision. In this […]
Vancouver Power of Attorney Abuse
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 […]
Vancouver BC Unfair Wills Variation
Vancouver BC Unfair Wills Variation cases are on the rise as a result of the current pent up intergenerational wealth transfers caused by surging real estate and stock values. In today’s blog founder Lorne MacLean, QC reviews a new Unfair Wills variation case. MacLean Law has offices across BC and in Calgary and Toronto. Contact […]
Vancouver Will Estate Litigation Lawyers
Our skilled Vancouver Will estate litigation lawyers just reviewed a will and estate litigation dispute case just released by Madam Justice MacNaughton in Henderson v Myler. In today’s blog, the founder of our team of Vancouver Will Estate Litigation Lawyers, Lorne MacLean, QC, discusses why it is important to ensure Wills are regularly and properly […]
Vancouver Unfair Will Dispute Lawyers
MacLean Estate Litigation’s, Vancouver Unfair Will Dispute Lawyers handle dozens of medium to high net worth estate disputes each year. These family disputes are complex and our Vancouver Will Dispute lawyers can help you reach a fair resolution or court ordered judgment so you receive your fair share of a loved one’s estate. Our senior […]
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 […]
Surrey Estate Litigation Dispute Lawyers
Our Surrey Estate Litigation Dispute Lawyers handle Surrey Wills Variation, BC WESA relief claims, and Surrey Estate Litigation disputes. Our highly rated Surrey estate litigation dispute lawyers note that unfair Wills can be successfully challenged by disappointed beneficiaries. The Will maker’s decision is entitled to deference if their decision is valid and rational but a […]
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 […]
