All siblings argue, but what happens when the argument takes place in a court room? Who pays for the litigation?
Estate matters can pit siblings against each other. A parent may leave their estate in the hands of one child to […]
In estate matters, disgruntled heirs frequently challenge a deceased family member’s will by arguing that the deceased testator did not have capacity at the time the will was completed.
Burden of Proof
Those challenging a testator’s capacity are faced with […]
The law grants broad discretion for people to do as they please with their property after death. However, this does not mean that the loved ones of the deceased will be satisfied with the allocation of property. In some instances, […]
Completing your Will is the first step to ensuring that your estate will be distributed according to your wishes; however, as circumstances change throughout your life, it is equally important to ensure that your Will is updated to reflect changes […]
A client is always free to terminate the services of their legal counsel, although sometimes it is not a good idea to do so immediately before a court hearing unless absolutely necessary. However, a lawyer may also terminate services through […]
If your legal matter is proceeding to Questioning, it’s normal to have some concerns or anxiety wondering what the process will look like or what is expected of you. While your lawyer will prepare you for Questioning in advance, here […]
COVID-19 has spread rapidly and turned life upside down for many Canadians. The future is uncertain, and people are understandably nervous for what it might bring. The unpredictability of the future has wills and estates lawyers stressing the importance of […]
These days, it is more common than not for couples to live together prior to getting married, or to live together in a serious permanent relationship but elect not to get married at all. Many of my friends live […]
It is always recommended that you retain the original signed copy of your Will in a secure, waterproof and fireproof location. A photocopy, colour copy, or scanned copy of your signed Will is not the same as the […]
In Oommen v. Ramjohn, 2015 ABCA 34, the Alberta Court of Appeal held that an estate must be represented by a lawyer, not a self-represented litigant.
In this case heard […]