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Taxation of Corporations and Trusts – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

If a deceased owns shares in a private corporation there is a...
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Tax Implications of Residing in and Selling Property in the USA – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

If a Canadian citizen who is a non-resident in the US dies while...
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Administrator pendente lite – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Where an estate is being held up as a result of a dispute between...
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The Law on Assisted Suicide – Wills, Estates and Trusts – Victoria, BC

The Supreme Court of Canada has given the Federal Government a...
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Estate Planning and Mental Capacity – Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements – Victoria, BC

Occasionally a lawyer will meet with a client who may have a...
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Non-Resident Executor – Wills and Estate Planning – Victoria, BC

For tax purposes, an estate is considered to be resident wherever...
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Elder Abuse and Neglect – Wills and Estates, Victoria, BC

Elder abuse and neglect are serious issues and with the...
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Joint Tenancies, Resulting Trusts and the Presumption of Advancement

When property is placed in the names of two people as joint...
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Representation Agreement for Health Care

A Representation Agreement made under Section 9 of the...
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A “Springing” Power of Attorney

In the past a Power of Attorney whereby you appoint someone to...
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Enduring Power of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you can...
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Setting Up Trusts for Minor Beneficiaries

A will that leaves part of an estate to a minor beneficiary often...
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