Lost in Limitations – Estate Litigation
Lost in Limitations: BC Estate Litigation Lawyers The law regarding limitation dates is confusing for both lawyers and non-lawyers alike. In layman’s terms, a limitation date is the deadline for when you may file a claim. Here in British Columbia, there are a number of different acts that govern limitation periods. The new Limitation Act, SBC 2012, came into force on …Read more →
BC Estate Litigation – “Stepped Out”
BC Wills & Estate Planning for Stepchildren & Stepparents It is a well-known fact that a large percentage of relationships in Canada eventually breakdown. Despite the difficulties and challenges that divorce places on a family, a positive circumstance that can arise is the subsequent creation of new blended families featuring step children, or bonus children. The Significant Role Stepparents Have …Read more →
BC Wills Variation: Which Spouse Has A Claim
Which Spouse Has A Claim – First, Second (or Even Third) The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) came into force on March 31, 2014 and made significant changes with respect to the interests of spouses, who have both a legal and moral claim when they are wrongfully left out of a will or substantially or partially disinherited. Firstly, it’s important …Read more →