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Inheritance is usually not split in a BC divorce, but there are important details to understand. Under the general rules, family debt and property are divided equally, while inheritances from third parties are treated as excluded property. However, spouses may share any increase in the value of that … Read more »

A person is entitled to choose an executor to manage their estate, and courts generally respect that choice, but the executor still has a legal duty to communicate with beneficiaries and act in the estate’s best interest. When an executor is not communicating with beneficiaries, the first step is … Read more »

An executor named in a will is the legal representative of the deceased, and the role comes with significant responsibility. In BC, there is no strict fixed deadline, but executors are generally expected to distribute estate funds within a reasonable timeframe, often around 12 months depending on th … Read more »

No two marriages are exactly alike, yet British Columbia law generally applies a default 50/50 split of family property and debt when couples separate. Many couples feel uncertain about the process, especially when it comes to assets, spousal support, and broader financial arrangements. A prenuptial … Read more »

When a loved one passes away, one of the first questions families ask is: “Is it necessary to go through probate if there is a will?â€� The short answer is that most often, yes. Having a last will and testament does not automatically mean you can avoid probate. In British Columbia, whether probate … Read more »