Trusts and estates

Quebec Superior Court rejects advance inheritance payment to prevent ‘judicial guerilla’ among heirs

Quebec Superior Court rejects advance inheritance payment to prevent ‘judicial guerilla’ among heirs

Heir asked for an advance of his inheritance and to have his sisters declared unworthy

A Deep Dive into Fiduciaries and the Administering of Assets in a Digital and Modern World

A Deep Dive into Fiduciaries and the Administering of Assets in a Digital and Modern World

Webinar to touch on developments, current trends, and complex issues in estate and trust law

Inability to manage finances not conclusive proof of testator’s incapacity: Quebec Superior Court

Inability to manage finances not conclusive proof of testator’s incapacity: Quebec Superior Court

The testator disinherited his brothers and left estate to his friend

Estate calls woman ‘former spouse’ in application, later disputes this status

Estate calls woman ‘former spouse’ in application, later disputes this status

Evidence strongly points toward a marriage-like relationship: BC Supreme Court

No testate or intestate right to graze livestock on deceased’s property: BC Supreme Court

No testate or intestate right to graze livestock on deceased’s property: BC Supreme Court

Plaintiff used to graze livestock on the property for many years before the testator's death

Alberta Court of Appeal admits extrinsic evidence to determine testator’s subjective intent

Alberta Court of Appeal admits extrinsic evidence to determine testator’s subjective intent

Testator intended to treat his daughter differently from his other children: court