Every adult can benefit from drafting a will and other basic estate planning documents. However, too many people think it will not matter too much if they don't have these plans. If you feel like this, you should know how dying intestate (without a will) affects other...
Coping with the death of a loved one can be painful enough without doubts about their will's validity. This document is supposed to reflect a person's last wishes, and it is a critical component of closing their estate and finalizing their affairs. If someone created...
A death in the family is a tragic event. Between the grief and sadness, loved ones can struggle to cope with the loss for quite some time. Adding in a contentious estate administration process, and this experience can be particularly upsetting.Unfortunately,...
When a person passes away, their will serves as a critical guide for property distribution and defining their legacy. It is a highly personal and powerful document, and the courts treat it as such. Therefore, setting it aside is not something they do lightly.However,...
Creating a will may not be the most enjoyable task, but it is an incredibly important one. Having a will as part of your estate plan alleviates some of the challenges with distributing assets and preserves your wishes.However, things change over time, from your...
As parents get older, many can struggle with mental decline. It might start with gradual memory lapses or come on suddenly, but in either case, a parent in this position can become vulnerable to mistreatment, threats to their safety and neglect.Thankfully, there are...
A will is a vital document for every adult to have in place. However, too many people assume they do not need one. Some do not recognize just how valuable a will can be; others think they have nothing to protect.In reality, every person has something worth protecting...
June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day - a day when communities all over the globe acknowledge abuse against older adults. It is an unfortunate reality that elder abuse occurs all too often, all over the world. Elder abuse is a vastly more pervasive issue than...
Estate Litigation & COVID-19: COVID-19 Notice No. 24 was issued by Chief Justice Hinkson on May 26, 2020, which declared that parties not appearing Court in-person as a result of safety measures taken in light of COVID-19 must file their affidavits of service or...
As we referenced in our blog post earlier this week, Chief Justice Hinkson made directions with regard to how the Supreme Court of British Columbia will be resuming some regular operations. COVID-19 Notice No. 28 was issued on June 5, 2020, and it clarifies how...