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07/12/2025By Candace Cho

How Long After Separation Can You Claim Assets?

When your marriage ends, the difficult and complicated process of untangling your lives begins. That includes dividing assets and debts. In BC, the general rul…
06/30/2025By Candace Cho

How to Handle Greedy Siblings Fighting Over Inheritance

Dealing with greedy siblings after a parent’s death can be stressful and emotionally draining. Start by reviewing the will, trust, and estate records to unders…
06/29/2025By Judith A. Janzen

Child Custody When Parents Live in Different Countries

When parents separate and live in different countries, determining where a child should live and how parenting responsibilities should be shared becomes especi…
06/27/2025By Judith A. Janzen

How Much Does It Cost to Contest a Will in Canada?

Contesting a will means challenging its validity in court. Maybe you’ve been left out entirely. Maybe what you were promised doesn’t match what ended up in the…
06/13/2025By Judith A. Janzen

When Does Inheritance Become Marital Property?

This page answers the timing question: at what point does an inheritance stop being yours alone and start being divisible. For the broader picture of how Canad…
06/10/2025By Judith A. Janzen

Can You Change a Prenup?

Marriage is about love, but it also involves legal and financial ties that can substantially impact your life, irrespective of your income level or wealth. A w…
05/20/2025By Candace Cho

What Is an Affidavit of Execution of Will?

Quick answer: An affidavit of execution is a sworn statement by one of the witnesses to a will, confirming that the will was signed and witnessed the way the…
05/15/2025By Candace Cho

How Long Does Probate Take in BC?

Probate in BC usually takes several months from start to finish, though the timeline swings depending on the estate and whether complications come up. Simple e…
05/10/2025By Judith A. Janzen

BC Divorce Online

We do so much online these days. The internet has made it more convenient and efficient for us to do all kinds of tasks using our computers or smartphones – in…
05/05/2025By Judith A. Janzen

What Am I Entitled to in a Divorce in BC?

Divorce isn’t easy. So much uncertainty arises. Two of the biggest questions that confront separating spouses are “Who gets what in a divorce in BC?” and “What…