Trusts and estates

BC Supreme Court revokes probate grant for failure to properly notify testator’s son in Mexico

BC Supreme Court revokes probate grant for failure to properly notify testator’s son in Mexico

BC Supreme Court revokes probate grant for failure to properly notify testator's son in Mexico

Manitoba Court of Kings's Bench underscores lawyers' responsibilities to clients in estate planning

Manitoba Court of Kings's Bench underscores lawyers' responsibilities to clients in estate planning

The court nullified a will due to lawyers' inadequate advice

BC Supreme Court upholds mother’s will against son's claims for greater inheritance

BC Supreme Court upholds mother’s will against son's claims for greater inheritance

The will adequately reflected the deceased's duties and intentions: court

Ontario Superior Court rejects additional funds claim from common-law spouse's estate

Ontario Superior Court rejects additional funds claim from common-law spouse's estate

She claimed a secret trust existed between her partner and one of the estate trustees

NS Supreme Court upholds life interest bestowed by testator upon estate executor

NS Supreme Court upholds life interest bestowed by testator upon estate executor

The will requires the executor to reside in the property and maintain its condition

BC Supreme Court clarifies the scope of solicitor-client privilege in estate administration

BC Supreme Court clarifies the scope of solicitor-client privilege in estate administration

One of the joint executors questioned her entitlement to certain estate documents