Pondering Precedents – Spouses in Different Houses
Pondering Precedents – Common Law Spouses in Different Houses Wills Estates and Succession Act The issue of spouses who live in different houses was considered by the courts here in British Columbia in the case of Richardson Estate (Re), 2014 BCSC 2162. This blog post is the first in a series called “Pondering Precedents” where we …Read more →
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 →
Key Terms in Estate Litigation
Estate Litigation Terminology If you do not have much experience dealing with court cases or lawyers in general, some of the terms used in legal documents and in discussion with lawyers can be a bit confusing. Wills Variation and Estate Litigation is no exception to this rule. This blog is intended to clarify and explain some of the terms that …Read more →