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The Life Planning Model above illustrates that there are many areas in our lives we should carefully think about and plan for. As you can see from the model, making a Will is part of a much larger picture. Your professional advisors, which may include your lawyer(s), accountant, financial advisor, b … Read more »

The tort of family violence gives survivors a way to seek financial compensation for abuse through the civil courts. In 2026, Canadian law took an important step by recognizing that patterns of family violence can support a legal claim beyond criminal or family court proceedings. If you or someone y … Read more »

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 »

If a sibling is stealing from an estate, document the missing assets, gather supporting evidence, and speak with an estate lawyer as soon as possible. Depending on the circumstances, you may be able to recover stolen assets through the courts and hold the responsible party accountable. Acting quickl … Read more »

When a person with debt dies in British Columbia, their debts do not automatically become the responsibility of their spouse or family. Instead, the deceased’s estate is generally used to pay outstanding debts before any remaining assets are distributed to beneficiaries. However, surviving family me … Read more »