Posted on May 14, 2019
Wife Looks To Overturn Marriage Agreement Following Husband’s Death
Marriage contracts (also known as “pre-nups”) may not be the most romantic topic for couple about to get married, but they can be incredibly important…
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Posted on April 19, 2019
“Home” is Where the Dispute Is
In everyday conversation, people may take the simple definitions of words for granted. Take for example the word “home.” Easy enough, right? Most people have…
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Posted on March 21, 2019
What Happens If One Member Of A Couple Dies During The Divorce Process?
There are countless variables that impact our day-to-day lives, many of which are out of our control. Ironically, one of these variables is death. Of…
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Posted on February 5, 2019
Siblings at Odds Over Administration of Estate
Being named executor of an estate is not an easy responsibility to take on. An executor’s role is to carry out the testator’s wishes and…
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Posted on September 27, 2018
Spouse Challenges Will Of Alcoholic Husband
One of the requirements in determining the validity of a will is that the testator have the legal capacity to write it. A recent case…
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Posted on August 16, 2018
Estate Seeks To Prohibit Social Media Posts Featuring Condo
Social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram are new areas of communication, and as such, can often provide the courts with interesting situations…
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Posted on April 26, 2018
Is Your Estate Entitled To Your Spousal Support Payments After Your Death?
Separation agreements can be a useful way for two people to establish their responsibilities to one another after their relationship comes to an end. Ideally,…
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Posted on March 29, 2018
Man’s Second Wife Challenges Will Which Left Her Nothing
One of the most important reasons to have a will is to lay out what you want to happen to your estate when you pass…
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Posted on January 12, 2018
Court Accepts Handwritten Notes As Wishes Of Deceased
The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has ruled that handwritten notes outlining the final wishes of a deceased woman can be used to update her…
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Posted on August 25, 2017
British Columbia Court of Appeal Sets Aside Marriage Due to Incapacity
The British Columbia Court of Appeal very recently issued a decision resulting in that province’s first marriage to be set aside due to incapacity. At…
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