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  • Beyond Your BC Estate: Properties That Bypass Your Will (May 18, 2025)
  • Estate Strategies for BC's Blended Families (May 17, 2025)
  • How BC Courts Can Validate Invalid Wills Under WESA Section 58 (May 16, 2025)
  • Contesting Unfair Wills: BC's Wills Variation Act (May 15, 2025)
  • A Guide to Testamentary Capacity: Mental Competence in BC Will-Making (May 14, 2025)
  • New Precedent on Mental Competence and Questionable Will Circumstances (May 13, 2025)
  • Strategic Use of Hotchpot Provisions in BC Wills (May 12, 2025)
  • Reclaiming Assets for BC Estates: Legal Recovery Options (May 11, 2025)
  • Removing an Executor or Trustee in BC: Legally Displacing (May 10, 2025)
  • Who Can Apply for a Will Variation in BC Estate Law? (May 9, 2025)
  • Do I Need a Power of Attorney BC & Why? (May 8, 2025)
  • Advanced Care Planning Tips for BC (May 7, 2025)
  • End-of-Life Planning Checklist for BC (May 6, 2025)
  • Passing of Accounts in BC Estates: Legal Breakdown (May 5, 2025)
  • General Estate Litigation Advice for British Columbians (May 4, 2025)
  • “Hearsay” Evidence in BC Estate Litigation: Legal Breakdown (May 3, 2025)
  • Why File a Certificate of Pending Litigation in BC (April 24, 2025)
  • What Causes Most Estate Disputes in BC? (April 23, 2025)
  • Common Reasons for Estate Litigation in BC (April 22, 2025)
  • Can Your BC Estate Collect Child Support After You Pass Away? (April 9, 2025)
  • Elder Abuse & Neglect Law in BC: Legal Guide (April 8, 2025)
  • Alternatives to Wills in BC Estate Planning (April 7, 2025)
  • Power of Attorney Abuse & Undue Influence in BC (April 6, 2025)
  • Having a Single Will Vs. Multiple Wills in BC (April 5, 2025)
  • DIY Will Drafting in British Columbia: A Legal Take (April 4, 2025)
  • Who Bears the Burden: Estate Litigation Costs in BC (April 3, 2025)
  • The Pitfalls of Naming Multiple Executors in BC (March 18, 2025)
  • Pitfalls of Trying to Avoid Probate in BC (March 17, 2025)
  • How to Know if an Estate Requires Probate in BC? (March 16, 2025)
  • When There is No Will: Intestate Estates in BC (March 15, 2025)
  • How Do I Know if I Need to Probate My Loved One’S Estate in BC? (March 14, 2025)
  • Will Variations: Fighting Gender Bias & Discrimination in BC (March 13, 2025)
  • The Importance of Discovery in Will Validity: Knol Estate Ruling (March 12, 2025)
  • When is a Relationship "Marriage-Like" Under the Law in BC? (March 11, 2025)
  • Acting as Executor in BC (March 10, 2025)
  • Redefining 'Spouse': A Widow's Triumph Through Section 160 (March 9, 2025)
  • Committee Applications in BC (March 8, 2025)
  • DIY Disaster: The Hidden Dangers of Homemade Wills (March 7, 2025)
  • Does a Spouse Really Inherit Everything in BC? (March 6, 2025)
  • Non-Resident Executor? Beware of Tax Pitfalls for Non-Resident Executor (March 5, 2025)
  • Who Is Entitled to See a Will in BC? (March 4, 2025)
  • A Guide to Discovering if You are a Beneficiary in BC (March 3, 2025)
  • What is a "Spouse" in BC Estate Law (February 28, 2025)
  • What Happens to Minors When You Die Without a Will in BC? (February 27, 2025)
  • What Exactly is the Role of an Executor in BC? (February 26, 2025)
  • What Exactly is Probate in BC? (February 25, 2025)
  • What Assets Are Considered "Estate Assets" in BC? (February 24, 2025)
  • Unveiling BC's Probate Fee Structure (February 21, 2025)
  • Streamline Your Legacy: BC Assets That Skip the Probate Process (February 20, 2025)
  • So You Have Been Named As Executor in BC. Now What? (February 19, 2025)
  • Role of the Public Guardian and Trustee in BC Estate Law (February 18, 2025)
  • Probate Granted: What is Next for Your BC Estate? (February 17, 2025)
  • Null and Void: The Hidden Threats to Your BC Will's Validity (February 14, 2025)
  • My Mom Left Me Out of Her Will in BC, What Can I Do? (February 13, 2025)
  • My Loved One in BC Died Without a Will; Now What? (February 12, 2025)
  • Making the Most of Henson Trusts in BC (February 11, 2025)
  • I Have Not Seen My Inheritance in BC and I Am a Beneficiary (February 10, 2025)
  • Lost Heirs: Executor Cannot Locate Beneficiaries in BC, Now What? (February 9, 2025)
  • Executor's Playbook: Mastering Your Role in BC Estates (February 8, 2025)
  • Elder Law Services in BC (May 28, 2024)
  • Digital Asset Protection in BC (May 27, 2024)
  • Contesting a Will in BC with Vest Estate Law (May 24, 2024)
  • Vancouver Charitable Giving and Law (May 23, 2024)
  • Advanced Care Planning Lawyers in BC (May 22, 2024)
  • Legal Trusts in British Columbia (May 21, 2024)
  • Estate Planning in British Columbia (May 20, 2024)
  • Estate Mediation in British Columbia (May 17, 2024)
  • Estate Litigation in British Columbia (May 16, 2024)
  • Estate Administration in British Columbia (May 15, 2024)
  • Power of Attorney Law in BC (May 14, 2024)
  • Representation Agreement Law in BC (May 13, 2024)
  • Committeeship in BC (May 10, 2024)
  • Probate Law in British Columbia (May 9, 2024)
  • Estate Administration Services in British Columbia (May 8, 2024)
  • Family Trust Law in British Columbia (May 7, 2024)
  • Wills and Estate Planning Services in BC (May 6, 2024)
  • Testamentary Trusts in BC (May 3, 2024)
  • Business Succession Planning in BC (May 2, 2024)
  • Retirement Planning Business Owners (May 1, 2024)
  • Who Can You Appoint as Your Estate Trustee in Alberta?  (March 1, 2024)
  • Can I Write a Valid Will Myself in Alberta? (March 1, 2024)
  • When a Joint Bank Account Holder Passes Away in Alberta (December 4, 2023)
  • The Pros and Cons Of a Living Trust in Alberta (December 4, 2023)
  • Preparing a Holographic Will in Alberta (December 4, 2023)
  • How Do Courts Assess Testamentary Capacity When a Will is Challenged? (December 4, 2023)
  • Will Planning Law in Edmonton (July 17, 2023)
  • Testamentary Trust Law in Edmonton (July 17, 2023)
  • Business Succession Planning in Edmonton (July 17, 2023)
  • Retirement Planning for Edmonton Business Owners (July 17, 2023)
  • Personal Directive Law in Edmonton (July 17, 2023)
  • Guardianship & Trusteeship Law in Edmonton (July 17, 2023)
  • Probate Law in Edmonton (July 17, 2023)
  • Grant of Administration Law in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Family Trust Law in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Estate Trusts Law in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Estate Planning in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Estate Mediation in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Estate Litigation in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Estate Administration in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Enduring Power of Attorney Law in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Elder Law in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Digital Asset Protection Law in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Contesting a Will in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Edmonton Charitable Giving (July 16, 2023)
  • Advance Care Planning Lawyers in Edmonton (July 16, 2023)
  • Will Planning in Calgary (June 4, 2023)
  • Testamentary Trust Law in Calgary (June 4, 2023)
  • Retirement Planning for Calgary Business Owners (June 4, 2023)
  • Probate Lawyers in Calgary (June 4, 2023)
  • Personal Directives Law in Calgary (June 4, 2023)
  • Guardianship & Trusteeship in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Grant of Administration Law in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Estates & Trusts in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Estate Planning in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Estate Mediation in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Estate Litigation Info for Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Estate Administration Law in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Enduring Power of Attorney Law in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Elder Law in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Digital Assets Upon Death in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • How to Contest a Will in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Charitable Giving Law in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Business Succession Planning in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Advanced Care Planning in Calgary (June 3, 2023)
  • Removing a Personal Representative in Alberta (February 22, 2023)
  • Selling Real Estate as an Estate Executor in Alberta (February 16, 2023)
  • Protect Yourself from Elder Abuse Using a Power of Attorney (February 16, 2023)
  • Estate Planning Considerations When a Family Member Receives AISH (February 9, 2023)
  • How to Make a Power of Attorney in Alberta (January 30, 2023)
  • Factors Used in Selecting a Suitable Guardian for Your Child in Alberta (January 26, 2023)
  • Understanding Adult Guardianship in Alberta (December 2, 2022)
  • Understanding What per stirpes Means (November 17, 2022)
  • What Assets are Subject to Probate in Alberta? (November 17, 2022)
  • Enduring Power of Attorney Vs. Personal Directives (October 31, 2022)
  • How Does Separation or Divorce Affect My Estate Planning? (October 3, 2022)
  • Why Should I Hire an Estate Planning Lawyer? (September 19, 2022)
  • Is an Ex-Spouse Entitled to the Deceased's Estate in Alberta? (September 8, 2022)
  • Guide to the Wills and Succession Act in Alberta (August 22, 2022)
  • New Trustee Act Intended to Simplify Estate Management in Alberta (August 19, 2022)
  • Difference Between Grant of Probate & Grant of Administration in Alberta (July 19, 2022)
  • How Will Planning Can Save You Money in Alberta (July 13, 2022)
  • What Is a Contingent Beneficiary in Alberta? (June 9, 2022)
  • The Effect of the New Estate Administration Act in Alberta (June 8, 2022)
  • Reducing Your Estate Planning Costs in Alberta (May 26, 2022)
  • Mistakes Executors Make When Probating Estates in Alberta (May 11, 2022)
  • Ultimate Guide to Executor Fees in Alberta (May 10, 2022)
  • How long does an executor have to settle an estate in Alberta? (April 1, 2022)
  • Considerations When Writing a Will in Alberta (April 1, 2022)
  • Difference Between an Estate Trustee and an Executor in Alberta? (March 2, 2022)
  • How to Avoid Probate in Alberta (February 22, 2022)
  • How is a Power of Attorney Different from a Personal Directive in Alberta? (February 22, 2022)
  • Can the Executor Probate a Will Without a Lawyer in Alberta? (February 10, 2022)
  • What to Consider When Making a Will in Alberta (January 20, 2022)
  • The Importance of Will & Estate Planning (January 13, 2022)
  • Alberta Court of Appeal Clarifies Legal Requirements of a Valid Will (December 21, 2021)
  • Should I Probate a Will Without a Lawyer in Alberta? (November 19, 2021)
  • The Probate Process In Alberta (October 28, 2021)
  • Intestate: Dying Without a Will in Alberta. What happens? (August 30, 2021)
  • What to Know About Alberta's Family Property Act (August 20, 2021)
  • Estate Litigation and Beneficiary Rights in Alberta (June 16, 2021)
  • Estate Litigation and Beneficiary Rights (June 16, 2021)
  • Executor Vs. Trustee: What is the Difference in Alberta? (February 5, 2021)
  • How to Contest a Will in Alberta (November 23, 2020)
  • Guide to Estate Planning in Alberta (July 27, 2020)

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  • Grant of Administration in Western Canada (April 12, 2023)
  • Family Trust Lawyers in Western Canada (April 12, 2023)
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  • Estate Planning (April 12, 2023)
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