British Columbia: Wills, Estates and Succession Act will come into force March 31, 2014
New probate rules and the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) will come into force officially on March 31, 2014.
Supreme Court of Canada: Management and Control Residency Test for Trusts
The Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) released its unanimous decision in a case involving how a trust’s residency for tax purposes should be determined.…
Canada- Alberta: New Wills and Succession Act
A new Wills and Succession Act (WSA) was passed by the Alberta Legislature in Fall 2010. A year has been set aside to allow for preparation and…