Father Died. No Will. Does Live-In Girlfriend Inherit His Estate?
The rules of intestacy set out how an estate is to be distributed if a person dies with no will. BC law gives the largest share of…
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: 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…
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…
Common-Law Relationship in BC: When Does a Girlfriend or Boyfriend Become a Spouse?
Whether you are in a common-law relationship in BC depends on many factors. We have previously discussed the criteria for determining whether a common-law relationship in BC…