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Southlands Estate Lawyers

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Searching for experienced and reputable Southlands estate lawyersChoosing 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 Southlands and throughout British Columbia. 

Onyx Law Group handles Southlands estates from our Kerrisdale office at 5455 West Boulevard, a few minutes north; probate for local properties is filed at the Vancouver Law Courts on Smithe Street, and estate land cannot transfer until that grant issues.

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Southlands Estate Lawyers

Estates and Trusts Law in Southlands

Our Southlands 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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Southlands 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 Southlands 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 Southlands estate lawyers’ services include:

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

Southlands 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 Southlands 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 Southlands

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.

Estate help for Southlands, based in Kerrisdale

Southlands is the low-lying, semi-rural corner of Vancouver’s west side, south of Southwest Marine Drive along the Fraser, known for its horse paddocks and larger lots. Our Kerrisdale office at Suite 201, 5455 West Boulevard is only a few minutes north, which makes it the practical place for Southlands families to meet us.

Estates here are administered through the BC Supreme Court probate registry at the Vancouver Law Courts, 800 Smithe Street. On larger Southlands properties the main estate asset is usually land, and under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act that land cannot change hands until the registry issues a grant of probate — the Land Title Office will not register a transfer without it. We prepare the application, help the executor deal with the property and any agricultural or tenancy use on it, and step in on wills variation or executor disputes when a family cannot agree.

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