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Getting fired is difficult under any circumstances. But when an employer fires you and alleges that you were so bad you didn’t deserve a penny of severance, the consequences can be far more significant than simply losing a job. Employees may be denied severance and notice pay, while the allegation [ … Read more »

Most executors assume that whatever happens during an estate administration, the estate pays for it. Usually, that is true. But there is one consequence that reaches past the estate and into the executor’s own bank account: a court order requiring the executor to pay damages personally. This article … Read more »

For a beneficiary, few things are more frustrating than an estate that will not move and an executor who will not explain why. An executor’s obligation to disclose information to beneficiaries is not a mere formality. It is a core fiduciary duty, one that underpins the entire administration of an [… … Read more »

The share of individuals reporting having a prenuptial agreement rose from 3% in 2010 to 15% in 2022. In Canada, 52% of Gen Z said they would want a partner to sign one. Everyone signs a prenup hoping it never gets read again. The ones that do get read are […] The post 2026 Update on High Net Worth … Read more »

This is one of the most common questions I get from beneficiaries navigating estate administration in BC. Whether you are facing silence, delays, or outright refusals from an executor, understanding your legal rights is the essential first step. The short answer? Yes, you have rights. Strong ones. A … Read more »