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Estate Planning: Will Preparation is Important and it’s Easier than You Think

Many Canadians put off estate planning or avoid it altogether. A recent poll of Canadian adults found that 50% don’t have a Last Will and Testament in place….
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Trusts and Estate Planning

You’ve worked hard and built assets over your lifetime. Now you are starting to think about your financial legacy. What is the best way to protect assets, pr…

Inheritance And Divorce: How To Protect Your Child’s Inheritance from Divorce

Parents want to provide for their children. Parents also worry about how inherited assets or inheritance money will be used once in their child’s hands. The …
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How Long Does It Take to Receive Inheritance from a Will?

How long does it take to get inheritance money from a trust in Canada? What is the process of receiving an inheritance? Can an executor withhold money from a…

What Assets Are Not Subject To Probate In BC?

The issue of probate can be confusing. When you are preparing your Will or thinking about your getting your estate plan in place, you will almost certainly h…
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Trustee Act BC

You’ve likely heard of someone “acting as a trustee.” You may have been asked to act as trustee for a friend or loved one. You may be considering creating a …
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What is a Living Will in British Columbia?

We all want to have a voice in decisions about our health care. The thought of not being able to make decisions or express our wishes for medical treatment a…
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What is an Affidavit of Execution of Will and Do I Need One?

Your Last Will and Testament is one of the most important documents you’ll ever make. Whether you have a simple estate or a complex estate with many assets, …
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BC Child Support Obligations After Death

Did you know that after a parent dies, his or her estate may be liable for outstanding? Does this allow for continued BC child support payments? That importa…
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Joint Tenants vs Tenants in Common: What’s The Difference?

True or false: When you die, all assets and property you own become part of your estate and are passed on to the beneficiaries named in your Will. It may sur…
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