Category Archives: Estates

Where there is (not quite) a Will

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Maria Holman

Since the Wills Estate and Succession Act (the “WESA”) came into effect in March of 2014, we have waiting to see what the courts would do with the new provision, Section 58, allowing judges to decide whether a document that … Continue reading →

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BC Court of Appeal Upholds “living will” Decision

Posted on March 5, 2015 by Maria Holman

I wrote about this sad case about a year ago, after the Supreme Court of BC denied the request of Mrs. Bentley’s family to have the care home where she lives stop feeding her and allow her to die. This time, … Continue reading →

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New Year’s Resolution: Insurance

Posted on December 30, 2014 by Maria Holman

It’s that time of year, in case you hadn’t noticed.  The last of the turkey leftovers have made their appearance, cleverly disguised in a “pot pie”.  New Year’s plans are under-way (mine include staying up until at least 11 PM … Continue reading →

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When in Rome….

Posted on December 1, 2014 by Maria Holman

Ever dreamed of owning a little pied-a-terre in Paris or Provence, or fixing up an old farmhouse overlooking the vineyards in Italy? Maybe you have inherited such a place from relatives who still live in the “old country.” Canadians of … Continue reading →

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Sounding Off About A Sound Mind

Posted on February 20, 2013 by Maria Holman

Most people know that you have to be “of sound mind” when you make a will, or it’s not valid. This has nothing to do with the amount of noise you make. Most people also know that there is no … Continue reading →

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Financial Elder Abuse and Bullying

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Maria Holman

As an estate lawyer, I see a lot of really strange things. I see children arguing in front of the their parents (still living) about who deserves what out of the estate. I see other children struggling with how to … Continue reading →

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