I have concerns that the executor is not accounting for all assets; what can I do? Executors have a duty to act in the best interests of the beneficiaries. Unfortunately, there are instances where an executor may mishandle or even…
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When the relationship between a parent and child grows distant because of the child’s wrongdoing, a parent may consider disinheriting that child from their Will. However, it is important to know that a disinherited child can still challenge the Will…
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I am a beneficiary under a Will. What can I expect? If you have recently lost a loved one and have been named as a beneficiary in their will, you may be wondering what comes next. Being a beneficiary means…
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To Mandate or Not? The recent announcement by the federal and provincial governments of mandatory vaccination programs has many employers considering implementing mandatory vaccination or proof of vaccination policies in their workplaces. This includes Canada’s Big Five Banks, which have…
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BTM Lawyers recently won an excellent judgement in Tougas v Mostat, 2020 BCSC 1281. There was a trial award of $1.2 million in the case in which our client was injured after three separate motor vehicle accidents in Langley, British…
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Covid-19 may have come as a surprise to many, but it would seem that the impacts may be here to stay… at least for a while. What does that mean for your company, and how you do business moving forward? …
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COVID-19 has brought with it considerable uncertainty in various aspects of our daily lives, and the completion of real estate deals is no exception. Rest assured that we at BTM Lawyers LLP are ready and available to assist clients with…
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The impacts of Covid-19 are likely to be far reaching in the construction industry, as they will be throughout the world. You might be facing any of the following issues: Sick or quarantined employees (or otherwise unavailable workforce); Work-site closures;…
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You may be wondering how the prohibition on gatherings of more than 50 people affects your construction site. The Vancouver Regional Construction Association (VRCA) has confirmed that the ban on gatherings of more than 50 people does not currently extend…
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The Federal Government has announced several measures to assist employees and employers in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, including several changes to Employment Insurance Sickness Benefits and the federal Work-Sharing program. They have also announced a number of new programs…
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