The valuation of third party discretionary trusts on separation has sparked disputes between family lawyers and trust lawyers, and even more so for separating family law clients. A blockbuster BC Court of Appeal case of Cottrell was released at the end of December 2023. Cottrell v Cottrell provides guidance for family law clients and their […]
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Lorne MacLean, QC Member of Judicial Council Appointed March 8, 2012 As a senior family law lawyer, I had the privilege of spending 5 years on Judicial Council. I was honoured to work with some of the finest legal minds from the judiciary, CBC, Law Society and other professionals. The Council’s passion to ensure we […]
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Vancouver Discretionary Trust Division Lawyers Case Update The Vancouver Discretionary trust division lawyers at MacLean Law are in the forefront of dealing with and dividing beneficial interests in discretionary trusts and dealing with disputes over family trusts set up by spouses and third parties for the benefit of a spouse. Our Vancouver Discretionary trust division lawyers […]
