I do not blog often as my experiences in life have taught me to keep certain opinions to myself. Saying that, I feel compelled to write this blog in defense of the South Asian culture that I belong to. Recently, I have seen advertisements in magazines related to Estate Law suggesting that South Asian women [...]
Planning for the distribution of your assets after you pass away is a critical part of estate planning. A properly drafted will can ensure that your wishes are carried out, and your loved ones are provided for. However, wills and estates law in British Columbia (BC) is a complex area of law. It is essential [...]
Written by Harman Kang Did you know all properly executed Wills may be revoked regardless even if the language says it’s not revocable and even if the will maker covenants not to revoke the will? There are essentially three ways you can revoke a will. The first is by creating a new valid [...]
Written by Jasmin Kang Lawyers who practise in wills and estates continue to be exposed to liability for professional negligence long after they stop drawing wills or retire from practice altogether. Under the current Limitation Act, the basic limitation period for a disappointed beneficiary to bring a claim begins two years from the date that [...]
A fairly recent case, where cultural traditions and concomitant familial roles were material considerations is that of Grewal v. Litt, 2019 BCSC 1154. Specifically, the Supreme Court of British Columbia outlined the factors that a trier of fact will consider when deciding whether to vary a will that makes unequal distribution of the estate amongst [...]
Why should I hire a lawyer to draft my will? There are many Do-It-Yourself (“DIY”) wills packages available at the click of an online search today. So then the question becomes…why should I hire a lawyer to draft my will? To ensure that your estate is cared for and passed on in the way that [...]
