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Dealing with a Sibling Stealing from Estate in 2026
If a sibling is stealing from an estate, document the missing assets, gather supporting evidence, and speak with an estate lawyer as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to recover stolen assets through the courts and hold the responsible party accountable. Acting quickly can help protect the estate and your […]
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How to Calculate Capital Gains on Inherited Property in Canada
Short answer: In Canada, you don’t inherit a capital gains bill directly — the estate does. The CRA treats the deceased as selling everything at fair market value the moment before death, and half of any gain is taxable on their final return. A principal residence exemption or a spousal rollover can reduce or defer […]
Ex-Wife Entitled to $250,000 Life Insurance as Promised in Separation Agreement
Life insurance provisions are often included in separation agreements as security for spousal support or child support. The terms of the separation agreement will require one spouse to carry life insurance in a particular amount, and typically require the irrevocable designation of the children or ex-spouse as the beneficiaries. Failure to comply with a life […]
How a BC Couple Enforced a Contract Promising Inheritance
If a person agrees to leave someone an inheritance in a will, then does not do so, is the agreement enforceable? Contracts to bequeath property on death are somewhat unusual—but they are enforceable in BC. In Munro v. James, 2020 BCSC 1348, the Court upheld a written agreement requiring a woman to name a BC […]