If the will-maker’s Will had overcome the proof of formal validity of the will, there is a presumption of the will-maker’s testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval of the Will, unless, suspicious circumstances are present with respect to the testamentary capacity, knowledge and approval of the will-maker. The Supreme Court of British Columbia recently invalidated the […]

The Court of Appeal of Alberta recently decided that Mortgagees or mortgage lenders have to be prudent in ensuring that they have written confirmation under their borrower’s insurance policy, that they are listed as a loss payable, instead of merely relying on the standard mortgage clause to think there is protection for them under the […]

The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act   The Prompt Payment and Construction Lien Act (PPCLA) is coming into force on August 29, 2022, through the passing of Bill 37, which amends the Builder’s Lien Act. The Builder’s Lien Act is amended to better ensure that payment of contractors and subcontractors is given in a […]