Estate Litigation

When someone in BC writes a will, they get to choose beneficiaries to inherit from their estate and an executor (or executors) to distribute the estate after their passing. Sometimes a will-maker names a person…

Losing a loved one is a deeply difficult and emotional time. Amidst grief and duties like planning a funeral, families also must begin navigating their loved one’s final affairs. This often involves locating the deceased’s…

When someone writes a will, they can choose to appoint someone to serve as their executor. An executor is responsible for administering an estate and carrying out the instructions set out in the will after…

When someone contests a will or brings another type of estate litigation claim, they of course hope the court ultimately decides in their favour. It’s important to put forward the strongest possible case you can;…

Most people already know that a will provides instructions for dealing with someone’s assets after they pass away. Life circumstances commonly require a person to change their will, as an individual’s personal and financial circumstances…

There is a common assumption that, when property is owned by more than one person, the surviving holder automatically assumes primary ownership upon the other’s death. While this is sometimes true, what happens to property…

When someone creates a will, they usually appoint an individual to carry out their final wishes and administer their estate after they pass away. This person, known as an executor, is responsible for managing the…

When a loved one passes away, many assume the deceased’s estate will pass to their remaining family members. However, this is not always the case. A will-maker can decide to leave a significant portion of…

Surviving relatives and close friends may expect to receive an inheritance after a loved one passes away. However, the deceased’s will sometimes raises more questions than answers when those who expected to be beneficiaries are…

According to a study from the National Institute of Aging, nearly half of Canadians don’t have a will. For Canadians between the ages of 35 and 54, that number drops to just one in three.…