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- Who Gets the Pension When You Die? Spousal Survivor Rights in BC
In British Columbia, a spouse generally has the first claim to pension survivor benefits regardless of what a will says and regardless of the wishes of the will-maker. This catches many people offguard. You can name anyone as a beneficiary, but a pension is not an ordinary asset that you […] The po … Read more »
- Do You Still Get Your Bonus, Stock Options, and Pension If You’re Fired in BC?
When most people think about being fired, they think about severance. But if you are a senior employee, or anyone with a compensation package, severance is only part of the story. There are bonuses you may still be owed, stock options that could vest during your notice period, and pension […] The po … Read more »
- How BC Courts Handle Complicated Child Support: Undisclosed Income, Corporate Earnings and Cross-Border Pay
Child support is rarely as simple as finding one number on a table. When a parent is self-employed, earns income in another country, or has incomplete financial disclosures, determining income for support purposes can become complicated quickly. The outcome can have a significant impact on a child’s … Read more »
- YLaw Named One of Canada’s Top Growing Companies 2026 by The Globe and Mail
Vancouver, British Columbia – September 25, 2026 – YLaw is pleased to announce it has ranked No. 198 on the 2026 Report on Business magazine’s ranking of Canada’s Top Growing Companies. YLaw made the list with three-year revenue growth of 136%, standing out as one of very few law firms, […] The post … Read more »
- Side Hustles, Gig Incomes, Cash Income, OH MY! The Interplay of Child Support and Side Incomes
Traditional employment is no longer the only way people earn a living. Many people supplement their income by for example driving for Uber, selling products on Etsy, creating content on YouTube, or pursuing other independent ventures. In many cases, these income streams can be substantial, even thou … Read more »