McLarty Wolf adheres to all provincial health recommendations in operating its office in downtown Vancouver. Our lawyers and paralegals both work in our office and at times remotely to ensure our clients’ needs are satisfied. We continue to attend court hearings, mediations and examinations for discovery. We are also available for client meetings at our office, with appropriate safeguards, or via video conference.
The Truth About Will Contests
Monday, 05 November 2018
The death of a loved family member is emotionally difficult, perhaps an even traumatic event. That grief can be compounded if you learn that your parent or spouse treated you unfairly in their will or if you have concerns regarding the circumstances of the making of the will. Although it is difficult to be objective
- Published in Trust and Estate Litigation
Seeking Compensation Under Sections 13 & 14 of the Property Law Act
Friday, 02 November 2018
We all go into business and land partnerships with the best intentions. Many of these arrangements are profitable and offer new ways to finance the purchase of real estate and build businesses. Unfortunately, these plans can backfire and interests you sought to advance can become severely threatened. Co-ownership of real estate is one example where
- Published in Real Estate and Property Disputes
Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will After a Death?
Tuesday, 30 October 2018
A power of attorney is a legally binding document giving a person some authority to act on behalf of another. There are very strict limitations as to what this person can and cannot do. If you believe someone has changed a will or has made changes he or she is not authorized to do on
- Published in Trust and Estate Litigation
When Can a Will Be Contested?
Friday, 22 June 2018
The death of a loved family member is an emotionally difficult, perhaps even traumatic event. That grief can be compounded if you learn that your parent or spouse treated you unfairly in their will or if you have concerns regarding the circumstances of the making of the will. Although it is difficult to be objective
- Published in Trust and Estate Litigation
Resolving Land Co-Ownership Disputes Under the British Columbia Property Law Act
Monday, 16 April 2018
We all go into business and land partnerships with the best intentions. Many of these arrangements are profitable and offer new ways to finance the purchase of real estate and build businesses. Unfortunately, these plans can backfire and interests you sought to advance can become severely threatened. Co-ownership of real estate is one example where
- Published in Real Estate and Property Disputes
What If the Seller Misrepresented the Condition of the Property?
Friday, 13 April 2018
There are many things that can hamper a real estate deal. A house may not have the marble countertop you were looking for or the yard may not have a fence to offer more privacy. These are minor issues that a motivated homeowner may be willing to live with in order to secure a suitable
- Published in Real Estate and Property Disputes
Disinheritance of a Child by their Parent
Friday, 15 December 2017
Can a parent in British Columbia cut one or more of their children from their will, or leave more to one child than another? Those are not simple questions to answer. However if one of your parents recently died leaving little or nothing to you, here are some of the issues that need to be
- Published in Trust and Estate Litigation
Joint Tenancy: What It Is, Common Disputes, and Severing the Joint Tenancy
Tuesday, 12 December 2017
Main Takeaways: The main difference between tenancy in common and joint tenancy is what happens to the land when one of the co-owners dies. For a tenancy in common, when one of the owners dies, their interest in the land forms part of their estate to be distributed in accordance with the deceased’s will, or in
- Published in Real Estate and Property Disputes
Undue Influence Cases
Monday, 11 December 2017
When someone dies and questions begin to be asked about the deceased’s property, it is obviously important to determine whether that person left a will. In most cases, family members will accept the will maker’s wishes for the disposition of their property. However, in other cases the family might find the contents of the will
- Published in Trust and Estate Litigation
Mutual Wills, Joint Wills and Mirror Wills
Friday, 22 September 2017
Enacting a will is an important step for everyone to ensure that they have a plan ready in the event of the unexpected. It’s also a good idea to create one as soon as possible, so you are prepared for the future. When couples share a significant number of assets, it can make the process
- Published in Trust and Estate Litigation
