Understanding Your Rights as a Disinherited Spouse or Child Finding out you've been left out of a loved one's will is a shock that hits hard. I see it regularly in my practice as a probate lawyer in BC: the hurt and confusion that comes when a spouse, child, or other family member opens an [...]
How End-of-Life Wishes Are Handled and Who Has the Final Say As a lawyer practising in British Columbia, I often speak with individuals who are planning their estates and want to ensure their funeral and burial wishes are respected. A common question I hear is: “If I put my funeral instructions or burial preferences in [...]
As a lawyer working with families across British Columbia, I often help clients navigate the sensitive balance between reducing probate fees and maintaining a clear, manageable estate plan. Understandably, many people are surprised to learn that BC imposes probate fees (technically called probate taxes) based on the value of the estate. While the fees aren't [...]
As a BC Law firm that specializes in Probate law, we often come across clients who have been tasked with estate administration and are asking "What exactly does an executor do?". Whether you’ve been named an executor in someone’s will or are considering appointing one in your own estate plan, it’s vital to understand the legal duties, [...]
In my years of practicing law in Greater Vancouver, there have been a number of times I have encountered situations where daughters feel they have been treated unfairly in a parent’s will. This is particularly common in cultural contexts, including South Asian communities, where traditional norms may favour sons in matters of inheritance. While cultural [...]
As a lawyer practicing in British Columbia, I often encounter individuals who feel they have been unfairly excluded or treated unequally in a loved one’s will. Contesting a will can be a complex and emotional process, but the law in British Columbia provides avenues for those who believe a will does not reflect the true [...]
