tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15398087.post8282797689706541132..comments2023-12-22T03:26:25.087-08:00Comments on Rule of Law: Werbenuk v. Werbenuk EstateStan Rulehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11486906067691727814noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15398087.post-77000033465678583372011-01-06T20:23:46.320-08:002011-01-06T20:23:46.320-08:00Stan
Any idea why BC WVA cases are national news?...Stan<br /><br />Any idea why BC WVA cases are national news? The Globe & Mail has had two recent articles about these decisions. The story on the Werbenuk decision generated over 400 user comments. I guess I answered my question.<br /><br />DwayneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15398087.post-37905728221254769082010-12-12T14:07:42.261-08:002010-12-12T14:07:42.261-08:00Thank you for your comment Dr. Deans. I suspect th...Thank you for your comment Dr. Deans. I suspect that on the facts of this case, the result would have been the same if the only asset had been a business. <br /><br />That said, I think that in appropriate circumstances the court could take into account a parent's desire for business succession to a child who had been active in the business when considering whether the parent had rational and valid reasons for favouring that child.<br /><br />You are obviously well aware of the challenges business succession poses in estate planning. The British Columbia Wills Variation Act adds one more wrinkle.Stan Rulehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11486906067691727814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15398087.post-47310116818831702922010-12-05T05:28:39.485-08:002010-12-05T05:28:39.485-08:00I would be curious to know whether a judge would h...I would be curious to know whether a judge would have followed the same logic in the case if the only asset was a business. In otherwords would a judge equalize an estate and put disgruntled siblings into business with one another? (Let's assume the decessed was the only shareholder)<br /><br />Your thoughts would help with my public lectures on this subject.<br /><br />Terrifc Blog --well reasearched and written.<br /><br />Sincerely,<br /><br />Tom Deans Ph.D.<br />Author, Every Family's Business: 12 Common Sense Questions to Protect Your WealthTom Deanshttp://www.EveryFamilysBusiness.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15398087.post-53082180827648120782010-12-04T11:22:13.017-08:002010-12-04T11:22:13.017-08:00just one small fact that was overlooked but in evi...just one small fact that was overlooked but in evidence, Mr Werbenuk when he remarried had 4 daughters and 1 son. Just as a side note, Wilma died in 2003 and during her life she was verbally disowned because she fought back.patnoreply@blogger.com