Estate Litigation

If you’ve been named as a beneficiary in a will, it’s natural to wonder when you’ll actually receive your inheritance. Estate administration is rarely straightforward. The larger the estate, the more blended the family, or…

Many people assume that inheriting a gift in a will is a fairly simple process: the will-maker leaves something behind and the beneficiary receives it. While direct gift exchanges like this are common, others come…

A last will and testament is intended to reflect a will-maker’s genuine, final wishes. In BC, individuals have broad testamentary freedom, meaning they can decide how their assets are distributed and who will benefit from…

It’s fair to assume that terms finalized in a valid will are final and that whatever the will-maker’s wishes were adhered to. However, this is not always the case in BC. Under the Wills, Estates,…

When someone passes away, their estate is distributed according to the instructions they left behind in their will. In BC, the Wills, Estates, and Succession Act (WESA) provides clear rules for creating a valid will…

Estate litigation disputes often arise when someone who believes they are entitled to an inheritance is left out of a will. These disputes are especially common in cases involving estrangement, where ties between the will-maker…

It’s generally best practice to write a will with the help of a lawyer to ensure the document is legally valid and properly accounts for the will-maker’s final wishes. However, people sometimes choose to write…

When someone passes away, their estate is generally distributed according to the instructions set out in their will. Probate is the legal process that confirms the will is valid and gives the executor the authority…

Married couples often coordinate their estate planning, which usually involves establishing a will to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes. Mirror wills are one option for couples. This type of will essentially…

When someone passes away, questions often arise concerning how their assets are distributed. This depends not only on the deceased’s will, but also on how certain assets were owned. The right of survivorship is a…