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Estate Lawyers Serving Coldstream & the Okanagan

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Searching for experienced and reputable Coldstream estate lawyers? Choosing your Estate lawyer doesn’t have to be as daunting as it sounds. We offer a free 30-minute consultation where we get to know you and your situation, and see how we can help. That way, you can make sure our law firm is the right fit for you. 

Onyx Law Group was founded in 2012 and provides the highest level of Estate Litigation, Estate Planning and Probate & Estate Administration to clients in Coldstream and throughout British Columbia. 

Onyx Law Group works with Coldstream and Okanagan clients from our three offices in Metro Vancouver. We don’t keep an office in Coldstream, but distance rarely gets in the way: we handle estate planning, probate, and estate disputes for Interior families largely by phone, email, and video, and we appear at the applicable BC Supreme Court registry when a matter calls for it.

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    Estates and Trusts Law in Coldstream

    Our Coldstream estate lawyers are here to help you navigate the complex web of laws and facts that make up British Columbia Estate Law. Our team is always available to answer your questions, no matter how difficult they may be. We can help you avoid common mistakes and identify creative ways to make claims. We are skilled, compassionate and knowledgeable when it comes to handling matters of your or your family’s estate.

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    Coldstream Estates & Trusts Litigation

    Estates & Trusts Litigation

    Estate Law is often difficult, as it commonly involves strong emotion and family conflict. We understand that some events from the past can be difficult to deal with. Our approach is careful and considerate so you can feel comfortable discussing your case with us. We want to settle your case quickly and without issue, but our firm is experienced, ready and willing to take your case to trial if necessary. Our Coldstream estate lawyers provide the following services:

    • Challenging an Executor
    • Contesting a gift
    • Disinherited Child
    • Disinherited Spouse
    • Undue Influence & Lack of Capacity
    • Unjust Enrichment
    • Validity of a Will or Trust
    • Estate Assets
    • Will Disputes

    Estates Planning and Trusts

    We assist you to plan for the event of loss of capacity, your health care, and disposition of your assets on your death. Our Coldstream estate lawyer’ services include:

    • Alter Ego Trust and Joint Partner Trust
    • Committeeship Applications
    • Disability Trusts
    • Power of Attorney
    • Representation Agreements
    • Wills
    Estate planning in Coldstream

    Coldstream Probate and Estate Administration

    Probate and Estate Administration

    We know it’s tough losing someone you love, and taking care of their estate afterward can be confusing and scary. But don’t worry, our team is here to help you through every step.

    Our Coldstream estate lawyers have extensive experience in helping clients obtain a Grant of Probate from the British Columbia Supreme Court. We have experience in handling both contentious and non-contentious estate matters, as well as the litigation necessary to obtain court orders for administering the estate.

    Our Estate Lawyers Serving Coldstream

    Estate Planning

    Candace Cho

    Principal Lawyer
    Estate Planning

    Sandy Minh Abley

    Associate Counsel
    Probate & Estate Administration

    Veronica Manski

    Associate Counsel
    Estates & Trusts Litigation

    Jackson Todd

    Associate Counsel
    Estate Litigation

    Valerie LeBlanc

    Associate Counsel

    Estates & Trust Litigation, Family Law

    KATYA RICHARDSON

    Associate Counsel 

    Estates & Trusts Litigation

    Kevin Campbell

    Associate Lawyer
    Estates & Trusts Litigation

    Louisa Ledesma

    Associate Lawyer
    Estate Litigation

    TJ Garcha

    Associate Lawyer

    Estates & Trust Litigation

    Jesse Patrao

    Associate Lawyer

    Each client deserves our undivided attention and will be made to feel valued and heard. When clients place their trust in Onyx as their advocate, they can be sure that we will represent them with vigilance, compassion and professionalism.

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