de VRIES LITIGATION LLP had the pleasure of attending and presenting at the 29th Estates and Trusts Summit on October 20, 2026. The program canvassed a wide range of timely issues for estate litigators. Below is a brief overview of some of the discussions that stood out: AI and Privilege Peter Askew, Miller Thomson LLP, Read More
Artificial intelligence (“AI”) is changing the legal landscape. AI can assist with research, drafting and even formulating legal arguments. However, as recently cautioned by Justice Griffin in the BC Court of Appeal, when used improperly, AI can undermine a litigant’s position and even increase their costs. 1182573 B.C. Ltd. v Gerber, 2026 BCCA 399 involves Read More
Estate and Guardianship litigation often begins when family members are left to interpret what someone would have wanted. Episode 3 of Smart Ageing, Smart Estates examines one of the most effective ways to reduce that uncertainty: a written lifestyle plan. In this episode, Justin de Vries and Susan Hyatt discuss how lifestyle planning complements wills, Read More
There are different ways in which a testator can make changes to their last will and testament. For example, they can choose to make an entirely new will, they can execute a codicil which often changes certain paragraphs in the will, or they can make an “alteration” to their will. Alterations are commonly made when Read More
de VRIES LITIGATION LLP is pleased to announce the release of Episode 2 of SMART AGEING, SMART ESTATES, a podcast co-hosted by Justin de Vries, principal of de VRIES LITIGATION LLP and founder of All About Estates, together with Susan Hyatt, Chair, CEO and Co-Founder of Silver Sherpa Inc. The podcast explores the intersection of Read More
