Wills and Estates

Right of Survivorship – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

When a person dies and an asset is held jointly with another...

Removing One of Your Children from Your Will – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

In B.C. a will-maker has a moral and a legal obligation to...

Capacity to Make a Will – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

In order to make a Will in B.C. a person must be 16 years of...

Testamentary Undue Influence – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Undue influence is extremely hard to prove. Often all you have...

Digital Assets and Online Accounts – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Today more and more of our assets only exist in a digital...

Stepchildren’s Inheritance Rights – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

With the divorce rate in Canada exceeding 50% it is common...

How Long Can a Spouse Remain in the Family Home After One Spouse Dies? – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Today many people are living together in a second or third...

Estate Planning for Blended Families – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

When people separate or divorce, each spouse may enter into a...

Removal of Executors/Trustees – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

When an estate is administered by the executor/trustee a...

Non-Resident Executors – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

For tax purposes, an estate is considered to be resident...

Setting Up Trusts for Minor Beneficiaries – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

A will that leaves part of an estate to a minor beneficiary...

Gifts to Beneficiaries – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Usually wills state that certain beneficiaries will receive a...

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