The Importance of Discovery in Will Validity: Knol Estate Ruling
Knol Estate (Re) Overview The case Knol Estate (Re) involves the estate of Lucas Knol, who passed away in October 2021. The court is tasked…
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When is a Relationship “Marriage-Like” Under the Law in BC?
Hill v. Dhanda Overview In the case of Hill v. Dhanda, the Supreme Court of British Columbia addressed the question of whether Tiena Hill…
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Elder Law Services in BC
Comprehensive Estate Planning for Seniors For seniors in British Columbia, comprehensive estate planning is essential to ensure peace of mind and protect your…
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Vancouver Charitable Giving and Law
Charitable Giving Many residents are interested in leaving a meaningful and lasting legacy to their communities or society as a whole after they…
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Advanced Care Planning Lawyers in BC
What is advanced care planning? With people generally living longer around Canada, more families are enquiring about advanced care planning. The starting place…
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Legal Trusts in British Columbia
Trust Lawyers in British Columbia Setting up a legal trust may be an effective solution if you are looking to pass on assets…
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Estate Mediation in British Columbia
Estate Mediation in British Columbia Vest Estate Law in British Columbia, understands that even with careful estate planning, disputes can still arise among…
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Estate Administration in British Columbia
Estate Administration Professionals In British Columbia, people who prepare a will name a personal representative (also known as an executor) to carry out…
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Estate Administration Services in British Columbia
What is Estate Administration? When a person passes away in British Columbia, their estate needs to be managed and distributed according to their…
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Wills and Estate Planning Services in BC
Comprehensive Will Planning at Vest Estate Law Vest Estate Law in British Columbia, offers comprehensive will planning services to ensure your last wishes…
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Guide to the Wills and Succession Act in Alberta
For those with no estate plan, it may be a good time to familiarize yourself with the main provisions of the Act and sit with a professional.
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New Trustee Act Intended to Simplify Estate Management in Alberta
To find out whether creation of a trust might be suitable for your goals, contact a Vest estate lawyer for a consultation. Call today.
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Difference Between Grant of Probate & Grant of Administration in Alberta
A grant of probate and a grant of administration serve similar purposes, but in different circumstances.
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How Will Planning Can Save You Money in Alberta
It pays to hire a lawyer for will planning in Alberta and the types of savings you can make with a correctly written will. Read more.
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The Effect of the New Estate Administration Act in Alberta
The Estate Administration Act governs the duties of administrators, executors and trustees who are tasked with managing estates. Learn more.
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Mistakes Executors Make When Probating Estates in Alberta
It helps to understand where others have gone wrong to avoid making the same mistakes other executors have made when probating in Alberta.
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Ultimate Guide to Executor Fees in Alberta
Learn how a personal representative can legally spend estate funds in this complete guide to executor fees in Alberta. Call us today.
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How long does an executor have to settle an estate in Alberta?
When you are appointed as an estate executor, you have a legal obligation to settle the estate as soon as reasonably possible. Learn more.
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How to Avoid Probate in Alberta
Some people in Alberta take steps to avoid probate when estate planning, and we will share five main ways used to achieve this. Read on.
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Can the Executor Probate a Will Without a Lawyer in Alberta?
For capable executors handling simple estates, probating a will without legal assistance is certainly possible and may save money. However, in many cases,…
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