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Changes To Electronic Wills

October 01, 2020 Currently residents and legal professionals are questioning the ability to adhere to the rules of wills under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act.

Wind Up Your Family Trust; Is Now The Perfect Time?

May 21, 2020 New income tax rules have been introduced that will mean more onerous reporting requirements for Family Trusts in 2021.

Moral Obligations When Writing Your Will

July 31, 2019 In most cases, a will-maker has testamentary autonomy, the complete freedom to dispose of one's estate as they see fit.

Estate Grants - Administration

July 19, 2019 An estate grant of Administration is a grant by the Supreme Court appointing an individual to act as the administrator of the estate.

Drafting A Will - Do's And Dont's

July 04, 2019 Writing a will is an essential step to planning the future of your assets, as well as ensuring your family and loved ones will always be taken care of.

Estate Grants: Grant Of Probate

June 26, 2019 Probate is a process through which the court validates the authenticity of a will. Once the process is complete, the court issues a Grant of Probate.

Power Of Attorney: Definitions And Guidelines

June 17, 2019 A Power of Attorney is a document that allows you to appoint a person or organization to manage your financial affairs and some legal matters.

Wills For Westbank First Nations People Living On Reserve Land

May 14, 2018 Are you curious about the laws surrounding wills for Westbank First Nations people living on reserve land?

Is My Foreign Will Valid In BC?

March 28, 2018 In order to avoid frustration creating an Estate Plan in British Columbia, Canada, have your Will checked by a Wills lawyer to ensure it complies with Canadian formal requirements and de facto reflects…

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