Separation, Remarriage and Undue influence all bring into play new rules under BC’s recently enacted “WESA” rules. Today we deal with separation and its impact on a BC Will under brand new wills and estates legislation called the BC Wills and Estates Succession Act (“WESA”). Lorne MacLean, QC and Nick Davies bring over a half century […]
Vancouver Patients Property Act Committee Lawyers
Our Patients Property Act, Committee application and Vancouver estate litigation lawyers note that legal costs for good faith applications to take over management of and to look after the person and estate of someone who becomes incapable of managing their affairs are routinely paid from the patient’s estate itself. The area is complicated and you […]
Powers of a Committee – Recent Court Decision
Unless there is strong and compelling evidence that clearly demonstrates that a Committee is not acting in the best interests of a mentally incapacitated adult, the Courts are unlikely to second-guess decisions made by the Committee (sometimes also known as the legal guardian or conservator). If you are not sure about what might constitute “strong […]
WILLS VARIATION ACT BC ESTATE LITIGATION VALID AND RATIONAL WISHES AND RESULTING TRUST
June 29th, 2012 The BC estate litigation lawyers lawyers at MacLean Estate Litigation know estate claims are often emotionally charged and filled with recriminations. Estate claims can occur when assets have been gratuitouisly placed in the name of the deceased’s child or third party. Whether this was done for convenience, with the asset to be shared with […]
BC WILLS VARIATION FREE INFORMATION FROM A VANCOUVER WILLS VARIATION LAWYER
October 24th, 2011 Not Fairly Provided for in a BC Will? Here’s free information on BC Wills Variation Laws from a Vancouver BC Wills Variation lawyer. READ THIS IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN A DISPUTED OR CONTESTED WILL CASE IN BC. Contact us across BC toll free at 1-877-602-9900 or call our local Wills Variation […]
Vancouver BC Wills Variation Act Lawyers Explain Unfair Wills Issues
Vancouver, BC Wills Variation Act lawyers explain Unfair Wills and the moral duty of the testator to his children who have been left out of or allegedly dealt unfairly within the will. Contact us now. Call us toll-free at 1-877-602-9900. Deadlines apply so do not delay. What happens when a parent dies and leaves some […]
