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A recent Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) decision has changed the legal landscape for survivors of intimate partner violence, and its effects reach further than family law alone. If you are dealing with a disputed will, concerns about undue influence, or questions about financial abuse within a relati … Read more »

BC Court Allows Novel Wills Variation Claim by Non-Biological Child to Proceed Myron Plett of Vest Estate Lawyers stands at the forefront of a significant development in British Columbia estate law: the possible expansion of the definition of “childâ€� under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act ( … Read more »

You may have heard that properties registered under joint tenancy bypass the probate process; however, simply jointuring title to avoid probate can come with many legal consequences. In this article, we outline some risks you should consider and discuss with an Estate Planning lawyer. Legal Conseque … Read more »

Importance of Estate Planning Dying without a Will can bring about many complications.  Under the Wills, Estates, and Succession Act, who inherits and even how much they inherit is determined by statute, as the Deceased’s wishes are unknown.Here’s an example of how distribution can look like if … Read more »

Will lawyers help you write a legally enforceable document that ensures your last wishes are executed, your assets are passed on to the intended beneficiaries, and the needs of dependents are looked after. There are different ways of doing this and many things to consider beforehand. It is a serious … Read more »