Former fund rep was named in clients' wills and solicited money from them
Handwritten notes are deemed a valid codicil
Wills should consider various scenarios for the sequence of death among beneficiaries
The case can either proceed to a contested hearing or the two sides may seek a new deal
Online wills services aren’t for everyone, but they can serve a wide range of clients
Such scenarios are becoming increasingly common as estate sizes increase, a Vancouver lawyer suggests
Willful will be promoted to personal banking customers
Conflicting case law continues to create uncertainty
The collaboration provides clients who need basic estate planning an affordable, online option
The decision in Mak (Estate) v Mak differs from the controversial Calmusky ruling