Estate Litigation

Losing a loved one is always challenging. These situations can become even more complex when the deceased’s children begin to review their inheritance—or the lack thereof. In British Columbia, testators (the word for the author…

When someone passes away, their appointed executor is tasked with managing and distributing the estate and its assets according to the deceased’s will. The executor is placed in a position of trust and responsibility to…

Losing a loved one is a deeply difficult and emotional time. Amidst grief and duties like planning a funeral, families also must begin navigating their loved one’s final affairs. This often involves locating the deceased’s…

Divorce and remarriage are common. In many situations, this creates blended families with stepchildren and stepparents. While these families can be a source of great joy, they can also present unique legal challenges, especially when…

Married couples often coordinate their estate planning, which usually involves establishing a will to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes. Mirror wills are one option for couples. This type of will essentially…

As a beneficiary or someone who anticipated being named one, a will's validity holds significant weight in ensuring your inheritance. If you have any doubts about a spouse’s or parent’s will, you are well within…

British Columbians have the legal right to make decisions regarding their personal estates, including property and monetary gifts or transfers. Unfortunately, an estate owner may not always make the best decisions regarding their own affairs…

The Wills, Estates, and Succession Act is the legislative framework in British Columbia outlining the creation and validity of wills, the distribution of estates in the absence of a will, claims for wills variation, and…

Executors of a will or trust have a legal and ethical duty to act in the best interest of the estate and the will’s beneficiaries. When an executor violates their obligations to the deceased, the…

If you have a vested interest in a will, it’s important to know if that will is valid and whether or not you have the grounds to challenge its validity. Contesting a will in BC…