Dangers of Foam Pits and Injury Liability: Injuries at Convention in San Francisco
Two injured at inappropriately constructed foam pit at twitch convention. Can they sue?
Cohabitation Agreements: The Basics
Cohabitation agreements can be helpful whenever a property is owned or lived in jointly.
Testamentary Incapacity- Appointing a Committee in BC
Many people beginning their estate plan fail to consider the possibility that they will become intellectually incapable as a result of a degenerative disease, like dementia. For the family of people experiencing degenerative disease, the implications of the illness on…
BC Court Refuses to Compel Sale of Shared Asset
Many couples own shared assets, and it is not uncommon for couples to hold tenanted investment properties together. When a relationship ends, co-owners must divide the shared assets. This division may necessitate selling the shared assets to split the proceeds.…
Is a Prenuptial Agreement Really Necessary?
Prenuptial agreements can have many benefits to both partners in a marriage and should be considered as useful tools that help people navigate difficult circumstances successfully.
6 Tips for Estate Executors for Easy Administration
Estate administration can be challenging for named executors, these tips can help ensure that the process goes more smoothly.
Maximizing Estate Value Using Trusts
People often have a particular conception of what their will is going to include before they go to a lawyer to create one. Some people expect the estate planning process to be overwhelming, but most often people underestimate how complex…
When are Beneficiaries Entitled to Receive Interest? The Rule of Convenience
Executors and beneficiaries are often aware of the executor’s year – a common law principle stating that an executor has a year from the testator’s death to finish administering the estate and distribute its assets. During the executor’s year, beneficiaries…
Alternative Dispute Resolution: A Better Way Forward in Private Disputes
Most people find nothing but a headache in involvement in a legal dispute, especially if the dispute goes to court. While having competent, full service legal representation can make the process much easier, the prospect of going to trial is…
What is a Fiduciary?
Fiduciaries have obligations to beneficiaries and a breach of those obligations can result in being held responsible for the losses incurred. A breach may also result in the fiduciary being removed as a trustee or executor.