Experienced Wills and Estates Lawyers in Vancouver

We are a boutique estate law firm proudly providing our clients with exceptional legal services and support. Contact us today to schedule a consultation and discuss how we can assist.

Located in Vancouver, we serve clients across British Columbia.

Ensure your loved ones and assets are protected according to your wishes.

We begin by meeting with you to understand your situation fully. Vest prioritizes understanding your needs and providing clear communication throughout the process. We avoid using complicated legal jargon and take the time to explain things in plain English, so you never have to worry about translating complex legal documents.

Trust us to provide you with the highest level of service and communication.

What We Do

Estate Planning, Wills, Personal Directives, Enduring Power of Attorney

At Vest, we specialize in creating comprehensive personal estate plans that preserve your wealth and promote family harmony.

Our law firm offers a range of services, including:

• personalized estate and incapacity plans,
• wills,
• enduring powers of attorney,
• personal directives,
• discretionary trusts,
• addressing family dynamics,
• deciding who receives how much,
• all aspects of estate planning,
• a comprehensive roadmap to help you plan for the succession and protection of your wealth.

We also provide support for decision-making and emergency decision-making applications, cross-border estate planning, and elder law advocacy.

Elder Law Advocacy

Our law firm provides elder law advocacy services, helping older adults understand their legal rights and promoting their independence.

We offer assistance with:

• enduring powers of attorney,
• estate administration,
• estate planning,
• Committee (adult guardianship)
• trusteeship,
• and elder abuse.

Our team takes the time to understand your unique needs and guide you through the decision-making process, allowing you to make informed decisions that preserve your wealth and promote family harmony.

Estate Administration, Probate and Administration With No Will

At Vest Estate Law, our experienced lawyers provide guidance through estate administration issues, including assisting personal representatives and explaining legal implications of transferring wealth. We offer a streamlined process for efficiency and cost-effectiveness, meeting with you to understand your needs and provide a fee range. Our goal is to resolve disputes quickly and amicably.

At our law firm, we offer a range of services to assist with estate administration, including:

• advising personal representatives and beneficiaries,
• applying for grants,
• passing of accounts,
• discovering assets and missing beneficiaries,
• administration of mines and mineral interests,
• and resealing grant applications from other countries.

At our law firm, we prioritize understanding your situation and goals, and we are always available to communicate with you in your preferred method. We avoid using complicated legal jargon and instead explain things in plain English. In addition, we have access to a network of professionals, including accountants and financial advisors, and can coordinate their services when needed. Trust us to provide you with the highest level of service throughout the process.

Estate Dispute Resolution & Litigation

At Vest Estate Law, we have experience handling matters on behalf of beneficiaries, adult interdependent partners, dependents, and personal representatives. Our services include:

• handling dependent claims,
• spousal claims,
• returning improperly jointured assets to the estate (S. 151 of WESA),
• adult interdependent partner claims,
• ensuring proper estate administration,
• freezing assets when disputes arise,
• determining the capacity of a testator and the presence of undue influence in the creation of a will.

We also handle the administration of estates where multiple wills are produced, ensure personal representatives fulfill their duties and obligations according to the law, and remove personal representatives who cannot fulfill their duties.

We understand the emotional nature of these disputes and strive to resolve them amicably. If a trial is necessary, we have successfully litigated at all levels of the Alberta court system. Trust us to provide you with the best options to reach a solution.

Trust Planning

At Vest Estate Law, we offer discretionary trusts that can be included in your will, including beneficiaries who receive government funding.

We also provide trusts for the family home, which can help achieve your long-term estate, tax, and financial planning goals.

We begin by meeting with you to fully understand your needs and provide a fee range. Our streamlined and refined process ensures efficiency and cost-effectiveness, allowing us to focus our attention where it’s needed most. Trust us to provide you with exceptional service and support throughout the process.

Committeeship

At Vest Estate Law, we understand that sometimes a loved one may require the protection and benefits of a person appointed as their Committee. We can help guide you through this process and ensure that your loved one’s best interests are protected.

Committeeship involves the appointment of a person or organization to make personal and healthcare decisions, and manage the financial affairs for someone who is unable to do so themselves. This may be necessary in situations where an individual has a disability, illness, or injury that impairs their decision-making abilities.

Our team is experienced in navigating the legal complexities of Committeeship, and we will work with you to ensure that the process is as smooth and stress-free as possible. We take the time to fully understand your loved one’s needs and circumstances, and we will provide clear and concise explanations of the legal implications of being appointed as a Committee.

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