Probate Granted: What is Next for Your BC Estate?
Track the essential steps after receiving probate in BC to properly manage assets, settle debts and fulfill your executor duties.
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Null and Void: The Hidden Threats to Your BC Will’s Validity
From missing witnesses to mental capacity concerns, these hidden dangers could invalidate your BC will and derail your final wishes.
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My Mom Left Me Out of Her Will in BC, What Can I Do?
Challenge your mother’s will in BC through a wills variation claim – find out if you’re eligible for your fair share.
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My Loved One in BC Died Without a Will; Now What?
Guide yourself through BC’s estate process when there’s no will – discover the crucial first steps and legal requirements.
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Making the Most of Henson Trusts in BC
Building a Henson Trust in BC requires careful planning, but the right strategy can protect both inheritance and disability benefits.
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I Have Not Seen My Inheritance in BC and I Am a Beneficiary
Beneficiaries in BC worried about delayed inheritances can learn their legal rights and steps to claim what’s rightfully theirs.
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Lost Heirs: Executor Cannot Locate Beneficiaries in BC, Now What?
An executor’s guide to tracking down missing beneficiaries in BC reveals crucial steps to protect yourself and fulfill estate obligations.
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Executor’s Playbook: Mastering Your Role in BC Estates
Your guide to confidently navigating executor duties in BC estates, from probate proceedings to final asset distribution.
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Who Can You Appoint as Your Estate Trustee in Alberta?
One of your most important decisions is who to appoint as your estate trustee. You name This person (or people) in your will…
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Can I Write a Valid Will Myself in Alberta?
Mistakes when making wills and distributing one’s assets can create costly disputes that damage family relationships. It helps to know as much as…
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When a Joint Bank Account Holder Passes Away in Alberta
What Happens When a Joint Bank Account Holder Passes Away? Naming a family member, loved one or friend as the joint account holder…
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The Pros and Cons Of a Living Trust in Alberta
For some Albertans, living trusts are important estate planning tools that help transfer wealth taxes effectively. With a trust, you transfer money or…
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Preparing a Holographic Will in Alberta
Holographic wills are entirely written by hand by the testator, rather than typed and printed. The decision to do this may be for…
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How Do Courts Assess Testamentary Capacity When a Will is Challenged?
Lack of testamentary capacity is one of the top reasons that wills are challenged and invalidated in Alberta. If someone claims that the…
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Removing a Personal Representative in Alberta
While a personal representative is meant to act in the best interests of the deceased and their beneficiaries, there are situations where they…
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Selling Real Estate as an Estate Executor in Alberta
If you’re the executor of a will, you have the responsibility to administer the estate of the deceased and sometimes even sell real estate.
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Protect Yourself from Elder Abuse Using a Power of Attorney
Some elderly individuals are at risk because they may not be able to protect themselves. An estate planning lawyer can help protect your interests.
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Estate Planning Considerations When a Family Member Receives AISH
For many disabled people in Alberta, the Assured Income for the Several Handicapped (AISH) program offers much-needed financial support. Traditionally, however, receiving help…
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How to Make a Power of Attorney in Alberta
A power of attorney is an important estate planning document for many Albertans and, unlike a will, it can help protect you and your finances while you’re…
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Factors Used in Selecting a Suitable Guardian for Your Child in Alberta
Have you ever thought about what would happen to your children if you were no longer around? Contact our will lawyers for help today.
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