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Due to the nature of estate laws, it’s not as rare as one would hope for there to be predatory marriages in BC. The Wills, Estates and Succession Act specifies that any spouse must make the adequate provision for the proper maintenance and support for their spouse’s life in their will. When you … Read more »

The BC government first introduced the BC Speculation and Vacancy tax in 2018 to incentivize homeowners to occupy their vacant properties. The tax also aims to generate revenue for housing initiatives, ultimately creating a more affordable housing market. Recently, the province has introduced legisl … Read more »

Updating your will is very important after major life events like marriage or divorce. These changes usually impact your estate planning goals, and failing to update your will can lead to unintended consequences. When you get married, your priorities and beneficiaries often change. If you fail to re … Read more »

Testamentary capacity describes the mental ability required to create a valid will. When individuals draft their wills, they must be of sound mind and capable of understanding the implications of their decisions. This is crucial in estate planning. It ensures that wills accurately reflect the testat … Read more »

Estate disputes are usually thought of as conflicts that arise after someone passes away. In some cases, these disputes begin while the will writer is still alive and can change their will. Pre-death litigation involves challenging a testator’s estate plan while they are still capable of making th … Read more »