Gordon Behan

First Year of Call

Areas of Practice
Estates & Trusts

Description
Navigating legal matters involving the death or incapacity of a loved one is an emotionally-charged experience, which many clients find difficult. For a decade, clients have entrusted Gordon to guide them through their estates and trusts disputes with practical advice, sound strategy, and unwavering support throughout the process.

Whether client matters are ultimately resolved through negotiations or in the courtroom, Gordon knows that preparation and positioning from the outset are critical success factors. This proactive and strategic approach helps ensure that our clients are in the best possible position for a favourable resolution.

Estate Litigation Services
Undue influence and capacity or incapacity claims Wills variation claims
Committeeship proceedings Passing of executor and trustee accounts
Applications to have a document declared a will Applications to rectify and address errors in a will
Abuse of power of attorney claims Construction of wills applications
Executor and trustee compensation Breaches of trust or fiduciary duty
Unjust enrichment claims
Appreciating that clients want their issues resolved efficiently, Gordon promotes alternative dispute resolution methods when appropriate. In scenarios where negotiations are unsuccessful, our clients benefit from Gordon’s extensive litigation experience before all levels of court in British Columbia, including the Court of Appeal. While Gordon’s practice covers all aspects of estates and trusts litigation, he has particular trial experience in incapacity and undue influence.