Litigation
Horne Coupar offers litigation and dispute resolution services in all types of wills, estates and trust litigation including:
- disputes over the validity of wills
- litigation under the Wills Variation Act and the Trust and Settlement Variation Act
- interpretation of wills and trusts
- passing of executor and trustee accounts
- removal and replacement of a trustee
- applications for court direction and advice
We also represent clients with respect to incapacity litigation including:
- contested committeeship applications
- abuse of power of attorney
- restraining mental or physical elder abuse
We also carry on a more general litigation practice. On a contingency fee basis, we have successfully acted for those individuals who have been wronged, and have a right to compensation relating to their damage and loss. We prosecute claims in the following areas of law:
- motor vehicle accidents (ICBC claims)
- personal injury
- slip and falls
- medical malpractice
- employment law
As well, we act for individuals and businesses who seek legal remedies to enforce their contractual or other rights. Some examples of this type of litigation include:
- corporate commercial
- contractual disputes
- real estate transactions
- building and construction issues
Litigation Lawyers:
Fiona Hunter
Heather Fisher
Patrice Newman