The following is a roundup of noteworthy articles published this month on estate litigation and related issues:
- Suzana Popovic-Montag at Hull & Hull LLP (in Ontario) discusses the considerations for a beneficiary if they are asked to sign a release before they receive a distribution from the estate: https://hullandhull.com/2021/07/if-you-have-valid-concerns-dont-sign-a-beneficiary-release/
- Janis Ko at Onyx Law discusses an important case in which the B.C. Courts recognized a third legal parent in polyamorous relationships: https://onyxlaw.ca/bc-court-recognizes-third-legal-parent-in-polyamorous-relationship/
- James Jacuta at Hull & Hull LLP (in Ontario) writes about the British Columbia Unclaimed Property Society, which returns unclaimed funds to individuals in B.C.: https://hullandhull.com/2021/07/thousands-have-unclaimed-funds-waiting-for-them/
- Trevor Todd at Disinherited.com discusses the test for a beneficiary to obtain standing to bring a claim on behalf of an estate, in the context of a reason B.C. Supreme Court decision: https://disinherited.com/uncategorized/s-151-wesa-leave-to-bring-action-on-behalf-of-estate/
Happy reading!