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05/18/2024By Candace Cho

How To Get Your Inheritance Money in British Columbia

Quick answer: To receive inheritance money in BC, the estate first has to be administered: the executor (or a court-appointed administrator) gathers the asset…
04/22/2024By Candace Cho

Unequal Inheritance Between Siblings in Canada – Case Study

In Canada, the question of whether an inheritance should be distributed equally between siblings has been a subject of legal debate. In British Columbia, for…
04/21/2024By Judith A. Janzen

Inheritance Laws for Separated but Not Divorced Couples in British Columbia

When going through a separation, spouses must divide property accumulated during their marriage. It can be challenging to sort through property rights and dete…
04/16/2024By Judith A. Janzen

Can my Dad’s Girlfriend Contest his Will in BC?

A live-in partner inherits from an intestate estate in BC only if they qualify as a spouse under section 2 of WESA, which means the couple lived in a marriage-…
04/15/2024By Judith A. Janzen

Can Siblings Sue Over Inheritance in British Columbia?

After your parent passes, the last thing you want to face is inheritance disputes among family members. But such disputes are quite common. A brother or sister…
03/13/2024By Judith A. Janzen

Can a Will Be Changed Without the Executor Knowing?

Disclaimer: The contents of this blog are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. While you don’t necessarily have to inform…
03/05/2024By Judith A. Janzen

Can a Will be Changed After Death in British Columbia?

Do you want to ensure that your loved ones are adequately provided for when you die? Preparing a will creates peace of mind, knowing that your affairs are in o…
02/22/2024By Judith A. Janzen

Recovery of Stolen Inheritance in British Columbia

Disclaimer: The contents of this blog are provided for information purposes only and do not constitute legal advice. Before a person passes away, they often pr…
01/30/2024By Candace Cho

What is Estate Litigation?

Estate litigation can be many things. It can be stressful and emotional. It can be time-consuming and costly. Many hope to avoid the litigation process altoget…
01/16/2024By Candace Cho

Pour Over Clause

Pour over clauses are provisions in a will that specifies that any assets not specifically mentioned in the will are to be put ( “poured over”) into a trust…