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- Can AI Write Your Will? The Hidden Risks You Need to Know
AI can write something that looks like a will — but looking like a will and being one are two very different things. AI tools work from patterns, not legal judgment. They can misidentify asset ownership, omit required clauses, create unenforceable bequests, and miss critical tax planning opportuni … Read more »
- How a Landmark Domestic Abuse Ruling Could Affect Your Estate
A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision has changed the legal landscape for survivors of intimate partner violence, and its effects reach further than family law alone. If you are dealing with a disputed will, concerns about undue influence, or questions about financial abuse within a relati … Read more »
- Can a Non-Biological Child Make a Wills Variation Claim in BC?
BC Court Allows Novel Wills Variation Claim by Non-Biological Child to Proceed Myron Plett of Vest Estate Lawyers stands at the forefront of a significant development in British Columbia estate law: the possible expansion of the definition of “childâ€� under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act ( … Read more »
- Can You Add Someone to the Title to Avoid Probate?
You may have heard that properties registered under joint tenancy bypass the probate process; however, simply jointuring title to avoid probate can come with many legal consequences. In this article, we outline some risks you should consider and discuss with an Estate Planning lawyer. Legal Conseque … Read more »
- Just Purchased Property and Don’t Have a Will?
Importance of Estate Planning Dying without a Will can bring about many complications. Under the Wills, Estates, and Succession Act, who inherits and even how much they inherit is determined by statute, as the Deceased’s wishes are unknown.Here’s an example of how distribution can look like if … Read more »