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01/30/2026By Candace Cho
If You’re Named in a Will, Do You Get a Copy? Your Rights in BC
Quick answer: There is no formal reading of the will in British Columbia. As part of applying for probate, the executor must send written notice to everyone na…
01/27/2026By Candace Cho
How to Probate a Will in BC
To probate a will in British Columbia, the executor applies to the Supreme Court’s probate registry — after giving at least 21 days’ notice to beneficiaries a…
01/25/2026By Candace Cho
How Long Does It Take to Receive an Inheritance in Canada?
Short answer: Most straightforward BC estates take about a year to pay out. Probate alone can run a few months, and the executor generally has a year — the “e…
01/23/2026By Candace Cho
How to Find and Claim an Unclaimed Inheritance in Canada
Quick answer: An unclaimed inheritance is money or property a beneficiary is entitled to but has never collected — often because they cannot be found, do not…
01/20/2026By Candace Cho
Dying Without a Will in BC
Short answer: When someone dies without a will in BC, the Wills, Estates and Succession Act decides who inherits, not the family. A spouse, including a common…
01/15/2026By Candace Cho
Transferring Property to a Child in Canada: What It Costs and How to Do It Right
Quick answer: In Canada, giving property to your child is not tax-free. The CRA treats the transfer as a sale at fair market value, so capital gains tax can ap…
01/01/2026By Judith A. Janzen
Odds of Winning Contesting a Will in BC
Quick answer: Whether you can dispute a will in BC and succeed depends on your standing and your grounds. Only certain people can bring a wills variation clai…
12/31/2025By Judith A. Janzen
Can An Estate Sue For Wrongful Death
Losing a loved one due to someone else’s negligence or intentional actions is devastating, and it often raises questions about legal rights and accountability…
12/30/2025By Candace Cho
What is a Probate Lawyer?
A probate lawyer is a legal professional who helps executors and beneficiaries navigate the probate process, ensuring a deceased person’s estate is administere…
12/26/2025By Candace Cho
Can A Trustee Go To Jail For Stealing From Trust
Yes, a trustee can go to jail for stealing from a trust, as such actions are considered theft or embezzlement under the law. Legal consequences include crimina…