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07/30/2026By Candace Cho
Understanding the Tort of Family Violence
The tort of family violence gives survivors a way to seek financial compensation for abuse through the civil courts. In 2026, Canadian law took an important st…
07/26/2026By Candace Cho
Put a House in a Trust: 2026 Guide
Putting a house in trust means transferring legal ownership of the home to a trust that a trustee manages for your beneficiaries. In British Columbia it can h…
07/20/2026By Candace Cho
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. Dependin…
07/19/2026By Candace Cho
What Happens When a Person With Debt Dies?
When a person with debt dies in British Columbia, their debts do not automatically become the responsibility of their spouse or family. Instead, the deceased’s…
07/17/2026By Candace Cho
Living Trust in Canada: 2026 Guide
A living trust is an arrangement you create while you are alive: you move assets into a trust, a trustee manages them, and your beneficiaries receive them und…
07/15/2026By Candace Cho
Does a Common-Law Spouse Inherit if a Partner Dies Without a Will?
This page deals with one situation: a common-law partner in British Columbia whose partner has died without a will. If you are looking for the general rules on…
07/14/2026By Candace Cho
Does a Spouse Automatically Inherit Everything in BC?
No, a spouse does not automatically inherit everything in British Columbia. Under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA), what a surviving spouse inherit…
07/12/2026By Candace Cho
What Happens to a Person’s Finances When They Die?
When a person dies, their finances become part of their estate and are handled through the estate administration process. Bank accounts, debts, taxes, and asse…
07/10/2026By Candace Cho
The Cost of Setting up a Family Trust in Canada
Quick answer: The cost of setting up a family trust in Canada is mainly legal fees to draft the trust deed, plus ongoing costs to run it. Fees vary with compl…
07/08/2026By Judith A. Janzen
Contesting an Executor of a Will in BC (2026)
In BC, you can ask the court to remove or supervise an executor for misconduct, conflict of interest, incapacity, or breach of fiduciary duty. Disagreement or…