Judicial disagreement calls for extra detail in wills
A recent judicial disagreement over beneficiary designations makes the case for extra detail and clarity in a will. Earlier last year, in a case known as Mak (Estate) v. Mak,…
Little joy in Bob Ross’ estate battle
Anyone who has ever seen The Joy of Painting will understand why Bob Ross remains a cult hero to many. Although the PBS show only ran between 1983 and 1994…
Know your rights with online obituary sites
Online obituaries are turning into a bit of a minefield for the families of recently deceased loved ones.CBC News recently reported on the family of John Rothwell and their run-in…
Sentimental value trumps financial worth in some estate battles
In my many years of estates law practice, I’ve seen families fall apart over inheritances large and small.But every now and then, an ugly estate fight breaks out over items…
McDonald’s napkin recognized as a valid will
Just because a court can recognize a note written on a fast food restaurant napkin as a valid will doesn’t mean you should make it your estate plan. According to a recent ruling from Saskatchewan, Philip Langanjotted down his wishes at a Yorkton McDonald’s outlet several months before his…
Campaign seeks to boost charitable giving in wills
A national campaign wants to take charitable giving via a will mainstream. Will Power, which is led by the Canadian Association of Gift Planners and supported by at least 500…
Why you may need a ‘Titanic’ clause in your will
Contemplating your own death is hard enough for most people, but spouses drafting wills should consider the possibility they will die together. The chances of an accident or disaster that…
B.C. leads the way on fully electronic wills
B.C. is taking a step into the unknown with new legislation that allows testators to draft and execute fully electronic wills. Bill 21, which took effect in December, makes the…
In-person or online will-making? You decide!
It’s always great to have options, and recent developments have given our clients fresh choices when it comes to how they draw up their estate plans. One of the better…
Complex estates may call for a corporate executor
Testators with complex or contentious estates should think about appointing a corporateexecutor. Trust companies are certainly a more expensive option: you can expect them to charge a fee ofas much…
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