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Similarities and differences between a trust and a power of attorney

A trust exists where property is held by a person, or is transferred to another person to be held...

Requirements of a valid Express Trust

An express trust is a type of trust where a person (settlor) expressly decides or intends to create a...

Trust Basics

Trusts are popularly used for achieving various business and estate planning objectives, but their effectiveness depends on individual circumstances...

Estate Litigation | How long do I have to make a claim?

Limitation periods apply to all matters, including those that arise from the administration of an estate. Below, we have...

Letters of Wishes and Discretionary Trusts

In a discretionary trust, it is common for a settlor to leave a letter of wishes for the trustees...

SCC – Tax Decision on Donated Stock Options

Citation: Des Groseillers v. Quebec (Agence du revenu), 2022 SCC 42 Judgement rendered: November 17, 2022 Facts:

SCC Allows Springboard Profits in Patent Violation Case

Citation: Nova Chemicals Corp. v. Dow Chemical Co., 2022 SCC 43 Judgment Rendered: November 18, 2022 Facts:

BUYING AND SELLING PROPERTY IN THE AGE OF COVID-19

Not surprisingly, over the last couple of weeks we have received a number of telephone calls and emails from...

Real Estate | Is a vendor entitled to an unpaid deposit in the event a purchaser repudiates a contract?

The British Columbia Court of Appeal has in the recent case of Argo Ventures Inc. v Choi, 2020 BCCA...

Commercial Leases | Nine Common Pitfalls for Tenants

Commercial leases are often lengthy and complicated documents. They are also often full of (sometimes hidden) pitfalls for....