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- Put a House in 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 help pass the property outside your estate and avoid probate, but it can trigger tax and land-transfer consequences, so the type of trust you c … Read more »
- 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 inherits depends on whether the deceased had a valid will, whether they had children (especially from a previous relationship), and whether the rela … Read more »
- 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 complexity — a straightforward inter vivos family trust costs less than one holding a business or several properties. Beyond setup, expect yearly … Read more »
- 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 personality clashes are not enough. The court steps in under WESA and the Trustee Act only where the estate or beneficiaries are genuinely at … Read more »
- What Happens After Probate Is Granted in BC
After probate is granted in British Columbia, the executor gains the legal authority to administer the estate. They collect and protect estate assets, pay debts, taxes, and other outstanding obligations, then distribute the remaining assets to beneficiaries once all legal requirements have been met. … Read more »