| Unusual variation of a Will |
| May 6, 2010 |
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| Advance Care Planning - it's for everyone |
| Apr 1, 2010 |
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| Why it pays to get your Will done |
| Mar 29, 2010 |
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| Children's Agreement avoids Wills Variation |
| Mar 29, 2010 |
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| The capacity to give |
| Mar 29, 2010 |
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| Canada's Pension Debate; The Largest Issue? |
| Oct 30, 2009 |
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| If you marry, don't forget to make a Will |
| Oct 26, 2009 |
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| Your adult disabled children should continue to recieve Provincial assistance! |
| Oct 15, 2009 |
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| Seniors weather attack |
| Sep 25, 2009 |
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| New rule changes for the CPP. Boomers beware! |
| Sep 21, 2009 |
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| The HST - will it mix with the elderly? |
| Aug 13, 2009 |
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| Legendary Hockey personality Coley Hall has Will varied |
| Aug 4, 2009 |
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| 2009 Caregiver's Fair |
| May 4, 2009 |
| I am a member on the board of Directors of the Caregivers' Association of British Columbia. |
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| When the patient loses her rings |
| Apr 14, 2009 |
| Remedies are available for the loss or theft of items taken from patients |
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| How is a gift from a parent divided among separated spouses? |
| Apr 14, 2009 |
| Recent case law suggests that parents should plan carefully any gift they give their married children, in order to allow for possible separation. |
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| Replacing Executors - a difficult decision |
| Mar 30, 2009 |
| The Court will be careful in considering whether to remove Executors of an Estate |
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| Protect your interests when buying property! |
| Mar 30, 2009 |
| Recent cases suggest people are not taking the necessary steps to safeguard their interests. What should you do? |
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| Current economy impacts seniors too! |
| Mar 12, 2009 |
| Information about two conferences, one in the U.S. and the second here, in May. |
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| Supreme Court of Canada word on Separation Agreements |
| Mar 5, 2009 |
| A recent case suggests Court intervention may be more likely. It also implies the importance of re-examining Wills and Estate plans. |
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| Varying a Will - becoming more common? |
| Mar 2, 2009 |
| Given separation rates and Canadian demographics, we might expect more Wills variation cases involving subsequent spouses. |
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| Wills Variation - Consequences of unresolved matrimonial issues |
| Feb 19, 2009 |
| This case illustrates how children may be affected by unresolved matrimonial proceedings. |
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| More issues on property ownership |
| Feb 2, 2009 |
| We answer some recent reader questions on this always controversial topic |
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| Will interpretation - using the Rules |
| Jan 15, 2009 |
| A well drafted Will can save families alot of time, uncertainty and expense |
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| One daughter left out |
| Jan 9, 2009 |
Parents can sometimes transfer assets to some children, excluding others. |
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| Title fraud an ongoing problem |
| Jan 8, 2009 |
| Recent case authority suggests property owners cannot be too careful! |
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| Inheritances are not family assets |
| Jan 8, 2009 |
| New case law upholds the law. Inheritances are not family assets subject to division in matrimonial proceedings |
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| Numbers to know at holiday time |
| Dec 20, 2008 |
| Some valuable telephone numbers, just in case |
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| The ending of a Common Law relationship |
| Dec 17, 2008 |
| It's like being married, except more surprising |
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| Watch out for Motorcycles and Wills |
| Dec 5, 2008 |
| Recent case authority attests to the significance of planning for common law couples (and anyone else, really) |
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| The recent Elder Law Conference |
| Dec 5, 2008 |
| Highlights from the conference, including new legislation and care facility investigation |
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| The Registered Disability Savings Plan |
| Nov 13, 2008 |
| A new Federal plan presents a great opportuity for families with disabled members. |
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| Claims for Wills Variation by minors |
| Nov 6, 2008 |
| A new case looks at a claim by a minor (who never met his late father) to vary his father's Will. |
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| Diamonds (not support payments) are forever! |
| Oct 30, 2008 |
Three recent cases show how Estates can affect support Orders. |
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| Caregivers; the numbers are rising |
| Oct 27, 2008 |
| Latest statistics on caregivers provides food for thought |
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| Divorce actions and inheritances - linked |
| Oct 19, 2008 |
| Inheritances will be affected in some way in an action for division of familly assets. |
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| Is it a gift or a Trust? |
| Oct 16, 2008 |
| Recent case examines whether an advance of funds from parent to adult child is a gift or held by the child on resulting Trust. |
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| Financial news of concern for seniors |
| Oct 2, 2008 |
| Seniors need to investigate their investments. |
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| Land Battles |
| Sep 25, 2008 |
| Two recent cases show in part the effects among family members of land transfers. |
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| Wills Variation and Miscommunication |
| Sep 19, 2008 |
This case illustrates what can happen when family members discuss gifts with the wrong people. |
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| Forcing a sale of Land |
| Sep 12, 2008 |
| Under the Partition of Property Act, persons can seek a Court Order to sell property |
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| Cashing in Estate shares |
| Sep 5, 2008 |
A look at a potential problem for Executors dealing with asset management firms |
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| Do you enjoy garage sales? |
| Aug 28, 2008 |
| Be careful what you buy at a garage sale! |
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| Planning for Wills Variation |
| Aug 27, 2008 |
| A look at some of the concerns you may have about Will planning from the perspective of a variation. |
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| More planning for Wills Variation |
| Aug 27, 2008 |
| Some of the steps you can take with assets in your Will planning. |
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| What may happen if a Will is lost |
| Jul 24, 2008 |
| New case law examines implications of an inability to find a Will. |
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| Changes to the Federal Guaranteed Income Supplement |
| Jul 21, 2008 |
| As of July 1st, persons receiving the GIS will be able to earn more employment income without having their GIS reduced. |
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| New Federal RRSP legislation |
| Jul 13, 2008 |
| Protection from creditors - important for RRSP holders! |
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| The end of a relationship and its effect on your Will. |
| Jul 4, 2008 |
Section 16 of the Wills Act - what happens to that gift to your spouse? |
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| Afraid of losing your property? |
| Jun 27, 2008 |
| Read on, but don't lose sleep. |
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| Wills Variation and Land Transfers |
| Jun 20, 2008 |
| A recent case illustrates the application of new law in British Columbia |
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| Who does your Estate work? |
| Jun 12, 2008 |
Avoid the clause in your Will appointing a Lawyer to work on your Estate. |
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| The changing real estate market - will it affect you? |
| Jun 6, 2008 |
| Statistics suggest there are reasons to be concerned, but not panicked. |
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| Joint Tenancy Ownership of Assets - worth knowing about! |
| May 30, 2008 |
| In Estate planning, it is essential to know what is involved in this type of asset ownership |
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| Limitation on claims against Estates under new legislation |
| May 21, 2008 |
| Under the new Wills Estates and Succession Act, Estate representatives will be able to resolve Estate claims more quickly. |
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| Wills - changing with the new legislation |
| May 17, 2008 |
| Under the new Wills, Estates and Succession Act, the law of Wills is changing. An example is provided. |
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| Intestate Succession under the New Legislation |
| May 8, 2008 |
| The numbers are alot higher, suggesting how important it is to make or update your Will! |
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| The new Wills, Estates and Succession Act is coming! |
| May 1, 2008 |
| This new legislation is the most significant reform of Wills and Estates activity in B.C. history. |
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| Inheritances and matrimonial proceedings - the connection |
| Apr 24, 2008 |
| My latest column examines a recent BC case and what it may say about the influence of an inheritance on the division of assets among divorcing couples. |
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| Are inheritances also divisible assets in divorce proceedings? |
| Apr 17, 2008 |
It appears Courts will consider an inheritance in determining a fair division of assets between divorcing couples. |
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| Caregiver burden - two studies |
| Apr 11, 2008 |
Two recent studies show the range of caregiver experiences. |
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| Adult Children becoming joint bank account holders with parents |
| Apr 4, 2008 |
| Some factors to contemplate before finalizing arrangements. |
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| Reverse Mortgages and Committeeships - some not so good news |
| Mar 27, 2008 |
| A brief look at a Reverse Mortgage and a new case on Committeeship to consider. |
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| Wills Variation - What will the Court consider? |
| Mar 24, 2008 |
| The Court's discretion to vary a Will is fairly wide. |
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| When a relationship doesn’t become Common Law |
| Mar 13, 2008 |
It would appear that the most signifi cant
aspect of a common law relationship is that the couple live together in a marriage like relationship. |
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| The family - financial issues while awaiting Probate of the Will |
| Mar 4, 2008 |
| Some financial issues families should consider surrounding the Probate application |
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| Store bought Wills and Seniors' employment |
| Feb 25, 2008 |
Problems of store bought Wills reminiscent of the Fram Oil filter commercial (pay me now or pay me later).
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| Don't sign a bank Power of Attorney without advice! |
| Feb 17, 2008 |
Any bank should accept an existing POA. And look what Toronto Police say is their main crime concern for the next 10 years!
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| Your Power of Attorney; make sure you understand it |
| Feb 7, 2008 |
The Power of Attorney; when to arrange it, and by the way, it's effective immediately! What to do. |
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| The RRSP tax dilemma |
| Jan 31, 2008 |
| Be aware who has the ultimate tax liability for RRSP proceeds! |
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| Get What you Need. |
| Jan 20, 2008 |
| Examples of cases where wills and estate planning would have helped when you least expect it. |
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| Notes on events in 2007 |
| Jan 14, 2008 |
| Important cases (especially on bank accounts) and legislation |
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| Parents' identities stolen! |
| Jan 14, 2008 |
| What to do (when in a care facility), with errant children. |
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| Tax issues for caregivers |
| Jan 14, 2008 |
| Talk to your accountant if you are a caregiver for parents or children! |
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| Bill 29 - New Adult Guardianship legislation |
| Nov 30, 2007 |
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| The Joint Account - Put to the Judical test |
| Aug 31, 2007 |
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| The Joint Bank Accounts |
| May 25, 2007 |
| Reasons for Judgment in two Supreme Court of Canada cases relating to joint bank accounts. |
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| So do you want to be resucitated? |
| Aug 24, 2007 |
| I frequently hear of individuals who do not want to be resuscitated if their health turns and they must depend on machines to keep them alive. |
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| Subsequent relationships |
| Feb 23, 2007 |
People are asking about Co-habitation or Marriage agreements and how to
protect their children financially. |
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| The significant of varying a Will |
| Dec 1, 2006 |
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| If I am Bankrupt, can I still receieve my inheritance? |
| Jun 2, 2006 |
If you recently filed for Bankruptcy but expect to receive an inheritance in the future, there are things you need to be aware of.
Click below to read Jack Micner's recent Question and Answer regarding this very intriguing topic! You may be surprised by his answer! |
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