It’s not uncommon for people to make loans to their family or friends – often to help put a down payment on a house, to purchase a vehicle, or to kickstart a new business venture. What many people don't consider…
With the lake, water-skiing, sun-tanning and tubing season approaching, it's good to be reminded to always be cautious when out on the water. Sadly, improper operation of a boat can lead to injury, as was the case at Sylvan Lake,…
It is not uncommon for people to change their names, whether for personal reasons, or simply because of a change in their marital status. People who have changed their name may wonder if this will effect their inheritance if a…
When people choose to write their own wills without the assistance of a professional, it’s not uncommon for there to be vague, non-legally binding provisions in the will. Words and statements that are expressions of wishes are precatory provisions. Precatory…
People are extremely mobile today – many people are born in one country, go to school in another country, work in a different country and finally retire in another country. After living in a number of different countries, legally, where…
Although a will is a private document, there are a number of people and interested parties who can be legally entitled to a copy of the will after the will-writer has passed away. Executors are responsible for distributing copies of…
In BC, many assume that they are able to dispose of their estate in their will in any way they please – to any person or organization. This isn’t necessarily the case; BC has a few exceptions where an estate…
Recently a houseboat rental company was sued after the mooring line and beaching stake was launched into the windshield of the houseboat striking and injuring the houseboat renter on Shuswap Lake. The case of Oddy v. Waterway Partnership Equities Inc.…
For most parents, it’s a no-brainer that your children are going to receive the majority, if not all, of your estate when you pass away. On one hand, parents worry that inheriting a large sum of money at a young…
A teenaged boy in Surrey BC, who was unexpectedly attacked by a pit bull, is seeking damages for injury against the property owner and the dog owner. The boy was walking through an alley when a pit bull ran at…
