Trusts and estates

BC Court of Appeal fixes estate’s requested security for trial and appeal costs at $321,700

Ruling notes financial complexity in dispute arising from real estate investments

May 14, 2026

BC Court of Appeal fixes estate’s requested security for trial and appeal costs at $321,700

Focus on trusts and estates

May 01, 2026

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Focus on trusts and estates

Tech companies demanding redundant court orders from estate reps should pay the cost: judge

Apr 30, 2026

Administrators seeking access to Apple account ask Alberta Court of King’s Bench for specific order

Tech companies demanding redundant court orders from estate reps should pay the cost: judge

Ottawa cracking down on 21-year deemed disposition rule for trusts: Lavery lawyer

Apr 28, 2026

Many private company owners must now decide between transferring capital or paying millions in tax

Ottawa cracking down on 21-year deemed disposition rule for trusts: Lavery lawyer

Alberta Court of King’s Bench denies party’s request to examine lawyer who drafted will

Apr 24, 2026

Ruling lets estate’s security for costs application precede questioning of solicitor

Alberta Court of King’s Bench denies party’s request to examine lawyer who drafted will

Intersection of estates and corporate work increasing at Alberta regional firms

Apr 21, 2026

Lawyers warn small business owners against ignoring complexities in business succession

Intersection of estates and corporate work increasing at Alberta regional firms