What is Testamentary Capacity?
An issue that can arise in contentious Estate litigation disputes is whether or not a deceased person had the requisite capacity to make a valid will. This is especially significant in cases involving elderly or infirm Testators. The concept of whether a will-maker has the requisite capacity is called “Testamentary Capacity”. In a recent decision of the British Columbia Supreme …Read more →
Making Sense of Mediation in Vancouver Estate Litigation – Part 1
Estate Litigation is often filled with uncertainty and litigants must always carefully conduct risk-assessments before taking matters before a Judge. One way for litigants to maintain control over their dispute is to consider attending a mediation. Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution whereby the parties meet outside of Court in a without prejudice setting to try to resolve …Read more →
Deciding ‘Jurisdiction’ in BC Family Law
How Inter-provincial & International Parenting Disputes Work in BC Courts Family Law disputes in British Columbia can be emotionally charged and can involve complex legal arguments and issues. There can be a heightened sense of complexity when questions of jurisdiction need to be resolved. When both parties (and/or their children) live in the same province, there is no question where the …Read more →