What if someone dies without a will? Many people don’t write wills. As a result, lawmakers had to come up with a set of rules to use to fairly distribute the estates of people who die in these circumstances – known as dying “intestate.” In British Columbia, these rules are in part 10 … [Read more...]
How to Change a Will in British Columbia
February 29, 2012
How to change your will There are many circumstances in which you might want to change your will. Sometimes circumstances change and the money or property that you have that loved ones will inherit is different than you originally planned. Alternatively, the people in your life may change … [Read more...]
About Codicils to Wills in BC
February 9, 2012
There are many circumstances in which you might want to change your will. Sometimes circumstances change and the money or property that you have that loved ones will inherit is different than you originally planned. Alternatively, the people in your life may change and you want the inheritance … [Read more...]
How Is a Will Revoked In BC
February 2, 2012
Fraser Valley estate probate lawyer legal team serving Langley, Surrey, Abbotsford, Maple Ridge and Aldergrove. There are many ways in which a will can be revoked. Some are on purpose while others are the consequence of other legal actions. If you’ve carefully prepared your will, it’s … [Read more...]
Will Requirements: What is a Valid Will in British Columbia (BC)?
November 22, 2011
Why do you have to make sure a will is legally valid? If you or a loved one is writing a will, or you are named in a will as a beneficiary, you will need to make sure that the will is legally valid. If it is not legally valid then the wishes of the person who wrote the will may not be followed … [Read more...]