News, Events and PublicationsRelated to Estate Litigation

Joint Tenancy in Estate Planning: Helpful Tool or Hidden Risk?

By: Kiran Dhesa

When thinking about estate planning, many clients focus on two key goals: minimizing taxes and ensuring...

Prompt Payment Legislation

By: Nicholas W. Peterson

On November 27, 2025, the Construction Prompt Payment Act, S.B.C. 2025, c. 24 ["CPPA"] became...

RBS’ Litigation & Dispute Resolution Group Expands

We welcome Nicholas W. Peterson to Litigation and Dispute Resolution group....

Members of our Estate & Wealth Advisory Group Host Webinar on the Essentials of Estate Planning

In partnership with HUB Cycling, BC's upcoming "Make-A-Will Week" campaign encouraged individuals to create or...

The Impact of AI on Litigation

By: Jonathan M.S. Woolley and Saad Patel

In Part 4 of RBS's AI & The Law: Legal Insights...

The Impact of AI on Estate Planning

By: Rutsu Shikano

In Part 3 of RBS's AI & The Law: Legal Insights for the Digital Age series,...

Lead Vocalist David Hay K.C. and House Arrest Awarded Silver Trophy at Annual Battle of the Bar Bands

The Battle of the Bar Bands is an annual fundraiser sponsored by RBS, and co-hosted by the CBA(BC)...

RBS Honours Prominent BC Business Leaders

Our Business and Wealth Preservation Groups play a vital role in ensuring the success of many BC...

Ariel E. Lekas Presents at Women in Business Summit

Ariel Lekas is presenting on the importance of estate and succession planning for business owners at the Women...

Estate Planning for Blended Families

By: RBS Lawyers

It is becoming increasingly common for modern families to be comprised of children from previous relationships or...

Do You Have a Will? BC’s “Make a Will Week” Campaign – Oct. 1 – 7, 2023

This week marks BC's “Make a Will Week” campaign to encourage the public to write their Will, or bring...

Considerations for Charitable Giving Under Alter Ego Trusts and Joint Partner Trusts

By: RBS Lawyers

Alter Ego Trusts (AET) and Joint Partner Trusts (JPT) are estate planning tools (also known as “will-substitutes”)...