Worldwide: Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

Section 151 of British Columbia's Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) provides a legal mechanism for beneficiaries to pursue claims on behalf of an estate when executors refuse to act. This provision becomes particularly relevant in cases involving executor conflicts of interest, asset recovery disputes, or when legal action is necessary to preserve estate value. Understanding the statutory requirements and procedural complexities of section 151 applications is essential for protecting beneficiary righ

Ontario farm and agribusiness owners face unique succession planning challenges where ownership, management, and family relationships intersect with complex tax regulations and estate law. Strategic planning can unlock significant tax exemptions and preserve enterprise value, but poorly structured transfers risk triggering substantial liabilities that force asset sales and disrupt operations.

Will planning, in general, requires balancing a number of factors.[1] One often looks for a tax efficient manner to transfer their assets to one or more intended beneficiaries following their death.

An Estate Trustee (also known as an Executor) named in a Will is someone that will be responsible for the administration of an estate from start to finish.

Although every adult Canadian should have a will, it is common that people do not turn their minds to their estate planning until they become parents.

Clark Wilson LLP showcases its latest legal insights and firm achievements, including guidance on property transfers between family members and recognition as the most-named firm on Business in Vancouver's Biggest Real Estate...

When a loved one lives with a disability, estate planning involves much more than dividing assets. It focuses on ensuring long‑term financial security while preserving access to crucial government benefits.

Lorsque l'un des actionnaires d'une société privée décède, les conseillers en placement comptent souvent parmi les premiers professionnels vers lesquels se tournent les familles.

Many families face challenges that they could not have foreseen when their children were growing up and living at home that one or more, and in some cases all of them...