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02/28/2025By Candace Cho
Wills, Estates, and Succession Act BC
Quick answer: The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) is British Columbia’s main law governing wills, estates, and what happens when someone dies. In for…
02/20/2025By Judith A. Janzen
Separation Laws in BC
Separation and divorce are never easy. There is so much uncertainty, and you must make difficult decisions that can have a lasting impact. Understanding legal…
02/15/2025By Candace Cho
Wills Variation BC
In British Columbia, section 60 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act lets a spouse or child ask the court to vary a will that fails to make adequate provi…
02/10/2025By Judith A. Janzen
Do You Need a Separation Agreement Before Divorce in BC?
The end of a marriage or common law relationship is never easy. There are many important decisions to be made, and many deeply personal issues to work through…
02/08/2025By Judith A. Janzen
Common Law Marriage and Divorce
In BC, couples become spouses after living together in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years, without any ceremony. On separation, common-law spo…
02/02/2025By Judith A. Janzen
BC Divorce Law
Separation and divorce are stressful. The stress is compounded when separating spouses aren’t clear on their legal rights or the process they should use to res…
01/27/2025By Candace Cho
What Is a Living Will | BC
Quick answer: In British Columbia, “living will” is a common label rather than an official legal term. The tools that actually do the job are the advance dire…
01/23/2025By Candace Cho
What Is Undue Influence?
According to BC law, when a person of sound mind makes choices regarding their own property, those choices should be given respect. That includes gifts or prop…
12/20/2024By Judith A. Janzen
BC Divorce Options
There’s no question that divorce is a challenging and emotional journey. Separated couples must make difficult legal and financial decisions, and it feels like…
12/13/2024By Candace Cho
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 hav…