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Not all wills are valid. Fortunately most wills treat the subject’s family with care and generosity. Some wills, however, can reflect old misunderstandings or abusive attitudes by the deceased towards a spouse or children. Other wills may reflect improper influence by someone who has manipulated the deceased into making a will or transferring property before death. It is important to know that some wills and transfers may be successfully challenged in court. Together, Trevor and Judith can help you:
Contact Trevor Todd or Judith Milliken.
Trevor is the past President of the Trial Lawyers of B.C. is regularly invited to contribute articles to legal publications and to speak publically about estate litigation.
Judith has practised commercial law, spent 20+ years as Crown Counsel and was named a major crime prosecutor for Vancouver--a recognition of both her courtroom skill and her ability to ‘get to the bottom’ of any situation. Judith speaks English, French and Spanish and enjoys talking to people from all walks of life and in effectively presenting their stories in the courtroom.
On the estate-administration side, Linda advises and assists estate executors and administrators in carrying out their duties from the time of the deceased's death to the wind-up of the estate. With her extensive experience, Linda can offer clients prompt, competent, and efficient service. "I want to express my gratitude for your wise counsel
and hard work in achieving a settlement that I would have thought
would have been out of the question. At times, the odds seemed almost
insurmountable. [...] Your no nonsense approach and your long experience
really paid big dividends in letting both my brother and his counsel
know that we meant business and we weren't going away."
- A. Edwards
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Contest a will or joint tenancy transfer
Trevor Todd is considered a premier estate litigator in British Columbia. For the last 30+ years he has helped hundreds successfully legally challenge unfair wills.
Judith Milliken Q.C. a native of Saskatchewan, has practised in B.C. since 1976. With the honourary designation of Queen’s Counsel she is recognized by her profession as "learned in the law" (and she is the third generation of Q.C. lawyers in her family).
Since 1992 Linda has specialized in the areas of estate planning and estate administration. Her services on the estate-planning side include advising on and preparing wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and trust agreements.