Left Out of Spouse’s Will: Do I Bring a BC Estate Law or Family Law Claim?
When a will fails to make adequate provision for a surviving spouse, does the surviving spouse bring a claim for division of family assets against the deceased’s…
Vancouver Estate Law: Proving Claims Against Deceased Persons
In Vancouver estate law matters, and BC estate law matters in general, it is often the case that the claim can only be fully answered by the…
BC Child Support Obligations After Death
Did you know that after a parent dies, his or her estate may be liable for outstanding and continuing BC child support payments? That important principle was…
Vancouver Estate Law: Claims by Common-Law Partners
Vancouver estate law offers several avenues by which a surviving partner can pursue monetary judgement, either by way of inheritance from the deceased partner’s estate or from…
Changing a Will After Death of Common-Law Partner
Changing a will after death is done by application to vary the will of the deceased for being inadequate and unfair. Such an application for changing a…
Partner Died Without a Will in BC: Common-Law Partner’s Inheritance at Risk
When a person has died without a will in BC – known as dying “intestate” – it results in the deceased person’s estate being distributed according to…
BC Estate Law: Does Common-Law Spouse Inherit If Partner Dies Without a Will?
BC estate law sets out a detailed scheme for distribution of assets if someone passes away without a will. A person dying without a will is deemed…