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Untying the Knot - Divorce Estate Planning

Estate Planning during a divorce is often overlooked but can be a critical component to ensuring you are protected. This article provides more information.

How to Take Care of Your Children When You’re Gone Through Estate Planning

What parents should know about estate planning to make sure take care of their children will be taken care of

Business Succession Planning—the Basics

A brief overview of what business owners should know about exit planning and transferring the business when the time is right

The Five W’s of Wills Variation in BC

There are strict statutory time lines that must be observed and only certain people can legally contest the will of a deceased relative.

Lost in Limitations – Estate Litigation

Lost in Limitations: BC Estate Litigation Lawyers

Estate Litigation: Sibling Rivalry

Variation of Wills & Sibling Inequality: Fair & Unfair Wills

When to Challenge A Will

The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), which is the law governing wills variation claims in British Columbia sets out specific time-lines that must be complied with if a disinherited or unsatisfied spouse or child wants to challenge a will.

Wills, Spouses, & Separation: Changes to BC Family Law & Estate Litigation Law

The Wills, Estate and Succession Act made a number of changes with respect to the validity of wills, the definition of “spouse” and in determining how to treat a separated spouse when a new will has not yet been made.

Starting probate if it is required

Is probate required in your situation? If so, here is how to get started

Basic Probate Principles

The probate process can be daunting and confusing. This article contains an overview of the process.

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