Founded in 2005, Hobbs Giroday has become one of Vancouver’s quietly sought-after niche litigation firms. Partners David Hobbs and Ian Giroday purposefully created a small, highly skilled team that not only are capable of dealing with complex matters and advances in the law, but also have the abilit…
In this episode David explains the difference between transmission and transfer of assets by an executor or administrator of an estate.
On this episode, Ian Giroday will discuss the role of the executor in a Wills Variation claim.
In this episode partner David Hobbs discusses an important case in wills variation, Supreme Court of Canada decision Tataryn v. Tataryn Estate.
In this episode Ian Giroday talks about what occurs when there are questions about Assets Distributed Pursuit to Rights of Survivorship.
In this episode, David Hobbs discusses trusts and trustees.
In this episode, partner David Hobbs explains the term designated beneficiary.
In this episode, partner David Hobbs explains the Formality and Essential Validity of Wills.
In this episode, partner Ian Giroday looks at conflict of interest when it comes to executors or administrators.
In this episode, David delves a little further into the concept of negligence, explaining some of the main factors involves in a negligence proceeding.
In this episode David explains mental capacity, and Ian explains the grounds for attacking the validity of a will.
In this episode David Hobbs explains the concept of negligence; how it's defined, what constitutes negligence, and what's required to prove negligence in court.
In this episode, David Hobbs explains some of the rules of court specific to estate matters, and Ian Giroday answers a common question about whether estate litigation is likely to go to trial or reach settlement:
In this episode David Hobbs provides an introduction to the Rules of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. He'll explain how the rules are organized and which reference books can assist you in understanding the rules and forms required.
In this episode David Hobbs and Ian Giroday discuss Wills Variation. David explains the basics of a Wills Variation claim. Ian explains who is entitled to bring a Wils Variation claim.
In this episode David Hobbs discusses dental negligence. He explains what constitutes negligence, some of the steps required in order to determine whether there has been negligence, and types of damages.
In this episode David Hobbs will explain the difference between an executor and an administrator. Ian Giroday answers the question: Who can see the will? With David Hobbs and Ian Giroday
In this episode, partner David Hobbs discuss some of the factors that can contribute to making a will invalid. These include formalities, competence of the will maker and undue influence.
In this episode, partners David Hobbs and Ian Giroday discuss what can be done if an executor or administrator is not doing his/her job properly.
In this episode Or Regev discusses Joint Tenancy Estate Planning, which has become increasingly popular in British Columbia. But as Or points out, there are a number of important factors to be aware of.
In Episode 2, Ian Giroday will discuss factors the court considers in a wills variation. David Hobbs explains the legal definition of 'committee'. The show page contains detailed show notes.
In this podcast, you'll meet partners David Hobbs and Ian Giroday and learn a bit about the firm. David will provide an introduction to Wills Variation legislation in British Columbia. The show page contains detailed show notes.