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BC Supreme Court Strikes down joint tenancy severance in estate dispute

BC Supreme Court Strikes down joint tenancy severance in estate dispute

The owner did not take any step to change her estate plan after the gift was made: court

BC court rules Public Guardian and Trustee acted properly in avoiding risky wills variation claim

BC court rules Public Guardian and Trustee acted properly in avoiding risky wills variation claim

Pursuing the case would have created unnecessary financial risks: court

Power of attorney: what is it and why is it important?

Power of attorney: what is it and why is it important?

Contrary to what we think, a power of attorney can be made by everyone regardless of one’s age and property. A lawyer may also be needed when creating one

Funeral director not obligated to independently verify remains’ identity: NS Court of Appeal

Funeral director not obligated to independently verify remains’ identity: NS Court of Appeal

The case involved a misidentification that resulted in the cremation of the wrong remains

BC Court of Appeal dismisses son's bid for larger share of mother's estate

BC Court of Appeal dismisses son's bid for larger share of mother's estate

Court acknowledged his caregiving contributions but it did not justify a larger share of the estate

Alberta Court of Appeal permits estate claim despite filing delay

Alberta Court of Appeal permits estate claim despite filing delay

Court backlog caused the filing issue and did not reflect inaction by the claimant: court