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DIY Will British Columbia

DIY has become increasingly popular by the day. People now try to do things themselves, and creating a will is no exception.  In British Columbia, residents ha…
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RRSP Beneficiary Rules Canada

One of the primary tools for retirement savings in Canada is the Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP). It encourages saving for post-retirement and offers…
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Wills Variation Act BC Limitation Period

In BC, a spouse or child who believes a will fails to provide for them can bring a wills variation claim under WESA. The deadline is strict: the claim must be…

Joint Family Ventures

In a recent Alberta case involving a wife’s claim to farm property, the court allowed a wife’s unjust enrichment claim, finding that the common-law spouses had…
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What is Litigation Privilege in British Columbia?

What do you have to disclose in the context of court proceedings? Proper disclosure is important to the adversarial trial process. It can narrow the issues, en…
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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. W…
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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, prov…
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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 tr…
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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 important…
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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 surpr…