What is probate?

Probate is a process that verifies a will is real under British Columbia laws. It is a judicial process where a will is “proved” in a court of law and accepted as a valid public document that is the true last testament of the deceased. It gives third parties, such as banks and ICBC, assurance that the Will is valid, can be relied on, and that the executor has authority to deal with the deceased’s assets.

Employees and employers often confuse “layoff” with “termination” and vice versa. This post discusses some fundamental differences between a layoff and a termination so that employees and employers can better understand their rights and obligations.

A Will does not provide for the spouse/child, can I do anything about it?

If you are among the 60% of British Columbians who does not have a Will, it is time to finally schedule your appointment to make one! These are the top 3 reasons it is worth your time and money to make a Will and do it right.

When couples separate, there are a number of issues which require attention, including division of property, division of debt, guardianship, parenting time, child support and spousal support.

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that allows you to give authority to a trusted person (your “attorney”) to manage your legal and financial affairs while you are still alive.

There are many kinds of trusts, which can be used for many different purposes. Put very simply, a trust is an interest in property. More particularly, a trust is an equitable or beneficial right or title to property, real or personal, held for the beneficiary (equitable owner) by another person (legal owner).

I appointed my spouse/daughter/friend to be my power of attorney. That will allow them to make my medical decisions for me if I become incapable, right?