Adult Guardianship in BC: Resolving Competing Committeeship Petitions
Dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, and other medical issues can leave a person unable to look after themselves. When that occurs, a “committee” can be appointed by the BC…
Testamentary Capacity: Challenging a Will Made by a Person with Dementia
Issues of testamentary capacity frequently arise when a new will is made under ostensibly suspicious circumstances: late in a will-maker’s life, while in the throes of dementia,…
Predatory Marriage in BC Set Aside Due to Incapacity
The landmark decision in Devore-Thompson v. Poulain, 2017 BCSC 1289 represents the first reported case where the Supreme Court of BC declared a marriage void due to lack…