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The law surrounding the passage of property on death by means of a will or intestate inheritance is known as the law of succession. This project examines the legislation and caselaw that makes up this antiquated and ... + more details
From British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI)Subtopics: justice system reform; planning for your future; planning for your future; probating or dealing with an estate; wills + all subtopics
Since 1922, British Columbia has had a law obliging adult children to support their dependent parents. This law was intended as a way for governments to reduce their obligation to provide social assistance, and it is ... + more details
From British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI)
This project provides a starting point to engage in a national conversation about a critical "middle option" of health/housing in Canada. This middle option, called "supportive housing/assisted living" in this project, ... + more details
From Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)Subtopics: consumer rights; housing & services; tenants & landlords
Predatory lending is the practice whereby a lender deceptively persuades a borrower to agree to abusive loan terms. This project examines lending practices in Canada and whether our laws would be able to assist victims ... + more details
From Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)Subtopics: credit & loans; debtors rights & options; housing & services; mortgages + all subtopics
This project considers issues arising out of the implementation of adult guardianship legislation. The project was undertaken out of an arrangement with the Public Guardian and Trustee to develop terms of reference for ... + more details
From British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI)Subtopics: making decisions about medical care; rights & protection from discrimination; when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
A private care agreement involves an older adult's transfer of property to a friend or family member for a promise of care and support in the home. This project reviews the state of the law and makes recommendations to ... + more details
From Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)Subtopics: abuse & neglect of older adults; buying, owning, selling a home; planning for your future; planning for your future + all subtopics
More families are turning to mediation to resolve family conflict. This project examines new legislation in BC relating to mediation involving guardianship and older adults. The project addresses legal, ethical, and ... + more details
From Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)Subtopics: civil issues resolved outside of court; rights & protection from discrimination; when an adult is not capable + all subtopics
A reverse mortgage is a type of loan made to senior citizen homeowners, allowing them to use their homes as collateral to get cash and defer repayment. This project examines what reverse mortgages are and the legal ... + more details
From Canadian Centre for Elder Law (CCEL)Subtopics: buying, owning, selling a home; credit & loans; housing & services; mortgages + all subtopics
This project explores the procedures surrounding issues that arise when adult guardianship orders are made outside British Columbia. It makes recommendations to deal with these issues via the Enforcement of Canadian ... + more details
From British Columbia Law Institute (BCLI)Subtopics: when an adult is not capable; when an adult is not capable
This web page has news, online resources, government information, applications and forms and links related to seniors and poverty including information on pensions, housing, low income seniors and more. + more details
From PovNetSubtopics: housing & services; pensions & benefits