It is not uncommon for parents to provide monetary gifts to their adult children. Parents may wish to help their child with a down payment on a property, or help pay out their child's existing mortgage.

Mr. Ranjit Sangha prepared several legal documents to plan for a potential mental incapacity.

If an asset passes in joint tenancy, the personal representative of the estate must consider whether it is truly held in joint tenancy or whether it is subject to a resulting trust in favour of the estate

The BC Supreme Court was recently asked to interpret the meaning of the word "issue", which is commonly used in Wills.

A Representation Agreement allows you to appoint someone else to deal with your personal and medical decisions during your lifetime.

In a recent case heard before the Supreme Court of British Columbia, The Law Society of British Columbia v. MacDonald, 2013 BCSC 1204, the court provided helpful guidance on the scope of wills and estates services which notaries in British Columbia may provide in accordance with the Notaries Act.

Following the recent legalization of recreational cannabis in Canada, now is a good time for Canadian employers to review their workplace policies to ensure ...

On September 30, 2018, after almost 14 months of negotiation, Canada and the United States successfully reached an agreement for Canada ...

Visa-exempt business travellers, workers, students, and tourists from countries other than the United States will require an eTA to fly or transit through Canada by air as of September 29, 2016.

In an effort to attract more skilled foreign talent, Canada is making it easier for applicants with siblings in Canada and those who are bilingual in French and English to immigrate permanently.

Although the burden of proof often plays a prominent role in criminal jurisprudence, it is not often remarked on in personal injury cases.

Many veterinarians enter the profession out of a genuine love for animals and their care. As a result, it is no surprise when veterinary professionals are themselves very concerned...

On March 30, 2020, the Canadian Intellectual Property Office ("CIPO") announced an increased grace period for all deadlines related to Canadian trademark applications and any proceedings...

On April 1, 2021, the Ministry of the Attorney General released the "Minister's Statement on Civil Resolution Tribunal Case", announcing its next steps following the March 2, 2021...

When someone makes a complaint about a professional to a professional regulatory body, he or she can do so within the protection of absolute privilege, provided that certain safeguards are taken.

Construction contractors across Canada have perennially experienced payment delays on projects, unfairly impacting their cash flow. The reasons for the payment delays are many.

A recent B.C. case has addressed the legal issues surrounding tower cranes and their infringement upon neighboring land. If followed, the case may significantly redefine the discussions...

A commercial tenant falling into arrears is unfortunately a not-infrequent occurrence. Faced with a non-paying tenant, commercial landlords have a number of options to enforce their rights.

Following two crashes involving Boeing 737 MAX aircraft (Lion Air Flight 610 on October 29, 2018, and Ethiopian Airlines Flight 302 on March 10, 2019)...

Michel and Lynda Thibodeau launched several complaints before Canada’s Commissioner of Official Languages alleging that Air Canada had contravened its obligations under the Official Languages Act to provide services in French.