Congratulations

We are pleased to offer our congratulations to Legacy alumna, Amy Francis, who was elevated from the Supreme Court of British Columbia to the British Columbia Court of Appeal on November 17, 2025. Madam Justice Francis was appointed to the British Columbia Supreme Court in March of 2019, after 13 years of a successful estate litigation practice with the firm. We wish Madam Justice Francis every success in her new role and are confident that her thoughtful approach and commitment to excellence will serve British Columbians well.

Avoiding the Riptides of Non-B.C. Trusts and Section 94

Christine M. Muckle

“Avoiding the Riptides of Non-B.C. Trusts and Section 94.” Presented on May 25, 2023. Please read the full article here.

The Case of the Complex Children

Christine M. Muckle

The Case of the Complex Children - Slides - Final The Case of the Complex Children - Paper - Final

U.S. Expatriation and Other Cross-Border Planning Tools

Cheyenne Reese and Christine M. Muckle

U.S. Expatriation and Other Cross-Border Tools - CLEBC Estate Planning Update - 2018 - v.2 CLEBC - US Expatriation Slides

Legal Considerations for Death and Incapacity

Genevieve N. Taylor and Christine M. Muckle

INTRODUCTION This paper identifies the building blocks of an estate plan that are necessary to ensure a client’s financial and health care wishes during life, as well as the disposition of his or her assets on death, are accomplished in a way that is…

To Be or Not To Be – The Executor: His Powers, Obligations and Liabilities

Genevieve N. Taylor and Christine M. Muckle

INTRODUCTION The position of executor brings with it incredible responsibility and serious potential for liability. Although the fees awarded for fulfilling the duties may seem generous, in all honesty, you are paid for what you get.   A person should…