Legal Insights

Administering an estate is often an emotional and challenging process, especially when family disagreements arise. A recent British Columbia Supreme Court decision highlights how serious conflict between executors can interfere with the proper administration of an estate — and when the court may decide to step in. The Case: Phagura v. Frenette, 2026 BCSC 912 […]

Disputes over wills can be emotional, stressful, and legally complex. In British Columbia, it is not uncommon for family members, spouses, or other interested parties to challenge a will after someone has passed away. Whether you are an executor trying to carry out the deceased’s wishes or a beneficiary who believes a will is unfair […]

If you’re involved in an estate dispute, one of the biggest questions is often: who ends up paying the legal fees? In most court cases, the general rule is simple—the losing side pays a portion of the winning side’s costs. But estate disputes don’t always follow that rule. A recent decision from the British Columbia […]

Disputes between family members over a will are more common than many people expect. The loss of a loved one can bring out strong emotions, and when combined with questions about fairness or expectations, disagreements can quickly turn into legal disputes. In British Columbia, a will can be challenged on several legal grounds. These may […]

A recent Alberta appeal decision is highlighting an important and often misunderstood issue: what happens when family law and estate law overlap. As reported by Canadian Lawyer Magazine, the Alberta Court of Appeal has agreed to hear a case examining whether a lower court judge made an error by issuing a family property order within […]

Accidents happen quickly — but the questions afterward can linger. If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall or a car accident in Alberta, you may be facing pain, missed work, and calls from insurance companies. Naturally, one question comes up: “Do I actually have a claim?” The answer isn’t always obvious. Not every […]

Life can change in a moment. A slip on an icy sidewalk can leave you with serious injuries, lost income, and mounting medical expenses. If you’re asking, “Do I have a claim?” — you’re not alone. Whether you have a valid legal claim depends on how the accident happened, who was responsible, and which laws […]

A recent decision from the BC Court of Appeal highlights how courts handle wills that are changed late in life — especially when the changes strongly benefit the person helping to arrange them. While many families assume the most recent will always controls, this case shows that is not always true, particularly when a new […]

In an important decision released in January 2026, the British Columbia Court of Appeal overturned a lower court ruling and clarified how joint wills should be treated under the law. This case — Aulinger v. Oda — involved competing interpretations over whether an earlier joint will remained valid years after one spouse made a new […]

In estate litigation, emotions and money can collide in complex ways — as shown in a recent decision by the British Columbia Supreme Court. In Morberg Estate (Re), 2025 BCSC 2265, a woman’s attempt to compel her sister to undergo DNA testing to challenge her right to inherit was denied, underscoring how courts balance evidentiary […]