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A Few Common Mistakes To Avoid At Separation

Separation is a stressful and emotional time which can be overwhelming with decisions you may need to make. There are many factors that go into those important, life changing decisions.

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Siskinds LLP

When An Executor Cannot Be Neutral: Identifying Disabling Conflicts Of Interest For Executors

Courts may remove or pass over an executor who refuses to resign if the executor has a disabling conflict of interest with the estate. Three recent British Columbia Supreme Court cases demonstrate that an executor’s conflict of interest with an estate...

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Miller Thomson LLP

Client Entering A Second Marriage? Lawyer Says Be Careful

Second marriages are complicated, emotionally, legally, and financially. When they involve two people with children from prior relationships, large differences in net worth, and unclear expectations around contingencies...

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Robins Appleby LLP

Separated In British Columbia? 5 Essential Legal Facts To Know About Your Rights After Separation

While every situation separation is different, understanding a few key legal principles early can help you avoid common mistakes and protect your rights. Below are five important legal facts to be aware of after separating in British Columbia.

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Watson Goepel LLP

Ontario Divorce Financial Planning: Advisor Guide To Child Support And Tuition

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Lerners LLP

Estate Essentials: Do You Need A Will?

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WeirFoulds LLP

Can A Court Force The Sale Of The Family Home Post-Separation In BC?

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Watson Goepel LLP

The Court Clock: What To Expect In Divorce (Video)

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Lerners LLP

Can An Estate Be Settled Before Someone Dies? Ontario's Rules For POAs And Guardians

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

When A Draft Will Is Not Enough: Smith v. Bechtel

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Casey & Moss LLP

Alberta's 2026 Court Of King's Bench Family Law Process

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Prowse Barrette

Considerations For First Nations On Wills And Estates Planning

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MLT Aikins LLP

Understanding Probate In British Columbia: What You Need To Know

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Watson Goepel LLP

Commercial Litigation Update: Succession Planning For A Family Business Can Be Tricky

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

B.C. Budget 2026: Real Estate Highlights

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Fasken

2026 Canadian In-House Counsel Report: Unparalleled Insights Into Canada's In-House Profession From CBA In-House Lawyers & Mondaq

Canada Law Practice

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CBA In-House Lawyers

When A Donation Is Not Really A Gift: The Court's Rejects On Tax-Driven Charity Arrangements, Gifts Must Be Genuine; Walby v. Canada (2025 FCA 94)

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

Canadian Immigration Tips: Expanding Your Business In Canada With Alexandra Cole And Peter Salerno (Video)

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

The Court Says Fairness Comes First In CRA Decisions, Godin v. Canada (Attorney General), 2024 FC 1386

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Rotfleisch & Samulovitch P.C.

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Because Love Knows No Borders– Sponsoring Your Spouse For Canadian Permanent Residence In 2026

At its heart, Canadian immigration policy is about bringing loved ones together. Family reunification is one of the main pillars of immigration to Canada and an underlying principle that guides all immigration policy decisions.

Canada Immigration

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Green and Spiegel

A Few Common Mistakes To Avoid At Separation

Separation is a stressful and emotional time which can be overwhelming with decisions you may need to make. There are many factors that go into those important, life changing decisions.

SL

Siskinds LLP

Crypto In Divorce: A Practical Guide For Professional Advisors

As digital assets become increasingly common in personal and business portfolios, family law professionals are encountering cryptocurrency-related issues in divorce with far greater frequency.

Canada Technology

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Lerners LLP

Client Entering A Second Marriage? Lawyer Says Be Careful

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Robins Appleby LLP

Ontario Divorce Financial Planning: Advisor Guide To Child Support And Tuition

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Lerners LLP

Separated In British Columbia? 5 Essential Legal Facts To Know About Your Rights After Separation

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Watson Goepel LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 9-13, 2026)

Canada Litigation

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Blaney McMurtry LLP

Can A Court Force The Sale Of The Family Home Post-Separation In BC?

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Watson Goepel LLP

The Court Clock: What To Expect In Divorce (Video)

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Lerners LLP

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Divorce

Crypto In Divorce: A Practical Guide For Professional Advisors

As digital assets become increasingly common in personal and business portfolios, family law professionals are encountering cryptocurrency-related issues in divorce with far greater frequency.

Canada Technology

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Lerners LLP

The Court Clock: What To Expect In Divorce (Video)

Some cases wrap up quickly. We filed your application, and the other side backed down — they were bluffing.

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Lerners LLP

Alberta's 2026 Court Of King's Bench Family Law Process

I have personally observed the conflict between couples separating to be worse than ever. When everyone is so dependent on technology, it is all too easy to cause harm to a former spouse by texting damaging and accusatory words in the heat of the moment.

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Prowse Barrette

Absolute Privilege Stops Lawsuits Based On Use Of Intimate Video At A Case Conference (Burns v. Osuji)

Canada Litigation

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

What Happens To A Farm In A Divorce (Video)

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Lerners LLP

Privacy In Divorce: Practical Guidance For Advisors

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Lerners LLP

Life Just Got Easier For Attorneys For Property. Well, Sort Of.

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Gardiner Roberts LLP

This Month In Family Law – November

Worldwide Family

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Cox & Palmer

I Am Considering Separating From My Partner – What Next?

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Prowse Barrette

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Wills/ Intestacy/ Estate Planning

When An Executor Cannot Be Neutral: Identifying Disabling Conflicts Of Interest For Executors

Courts may remove or pass over an executor who refuses to resign if the executor has a disabling conflict of interest with the estate. Three recent British Columbia Supreme Court cases demonstrate that an executor’s conflict of interest with an estate...

MT

Miller Thomson LLP

Client Entering A Second Marriage? Lawyer Says Be Careful

Second marriages are complicated, emotionally, legally, and financially. When they involve two people with children from prior relationships, large differences in net worth, and unclear expectations around contingencies...

RA

Robins Appleby LLP

Estate Essentials: Do You Need A Will?

A common question we receive as estate lawyers is whether it is necessary to make a Will. What’s the big deal about dying without one?

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WeirFoulds LLP

Court Of Appeal Summaries (March 9-13, 2026)

Canada Litigation

BM

Blaney McMurtry LLP

When A Draft Will Is Not Enough: Smith v. Bechtel

CM

Casey & Moss LLP

Can An Estate Be Settled Before Someone Dies? Ontario's Rules For POAs And Guardians

DS

Devry Smith Frank LLP

Considerations For First Nations On Wills And Estates Planning

MA

MLT Aikins LLP

Understanding Probate In British Columbia: What You Need To Know

WG

Watson Goepel LLP

Tax Strategy With Matthew Getzler On The Unlimited Podcast

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Torkin Manes LLP

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Latest Videos

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How New Assets Are Handled In Your Will (Video)

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Devry Smith Frank LLP

Estate Planning: The Differences Between A Will, Enduring Power Of Attorney, And Personal Directive (Video)

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Parlee McLaws

Understanding Estate Litigation In BC: How Proper Preparation Can Prevent Legal Battles (Video)

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FH&P Lawyers

BTC Series: Can I Draft My Own Agreement? (Video)

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Watson Goepel LLP

Michael Zimmerman Featured On CKNW Morning Show (Video)

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Lindsay Kenney LLP

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