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What Happens After Probate Is Granted in BC
After probate is granted in British Columbia, the executor gains the legal authority to administer the estate. They collect and protect estate assets, pay debt…
What Are My Rights if I Leave the Marital Home in British Columbia?
If you leave the marital home in British Columbia, you do not automatically lose your legal rights to the property or your ability to make a claim during prope…
Is Inheritance Marital Property in Canada?
In most cases, an inheritance is not considered marital property in Canada and is generally excluded from property division after separation or divorce, althou…
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Divorce in BC
Getting a divorce in BC means legally ending your marriage through the Supreme Court of British Columbia under Canada’s federal Divorce Act. In most cases the…
BC Inheritance Laws: Who Inherits, and What Beneficiaries Are Owed
Short answer: BC inheritance law runs on the Wills, Estates and Succession Act. If there’s a valid will, the estate follows it, though a spouse or child can a…
Family Law Act
The Family Law Act is the main piece of provincial legislation that governs family matters in British Columbia, from how separating couples divide property and…
Inheritance and Divorce in BC
If you received an inheritance and your relationship is ending, the good news is that BC law usually keeps it out of the split. Under the Family Law Act, an in…
How to Divorce in BC
Quick answer: To file for divorce in BC, at least one spouse must have lived in the province for a full year, and you must show the marriage has broken down —…
Codicil to a Will in British Columbia
A codicil is a legal document that allows an individual to make changes or additions to their existing will without having to completely rewrite it. In Briti…
Can a spouse override a will in BC?
In British Columbia, a spouse cannot directly override a will, but they may apply to the court to vary it under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act if the wi…