An executor is the person appointed in a Will to administer the estate of deceased person (the “Will-Maker”). The executor is the representative and trustee of the estate, meaning that he or she has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries. The executor’s job is to carry out the instructions of the Will-Maker as expressed in the Will.

There are various stages to administering an estate, which we have set out in a very general way in this blog.

Individuals often own property in many jurisdictions, not just in British Columbia. Or, the testator (or will maker) may be living in different jurisdictions throughout the year. Generally speaking, probate ought to occur in the jurisdiction most closely connected with the testator. However, beginning probate or litigation in BC has advantages such as favourable wills variation laws.

Separation and Divorce Basics in BC

A married couple or a couple living in a marriage-like relationship (often referred to as common law) are considered separated when at least one of them decides to separate and stop living together.

Child support is the right of the child to receive and cannot be waived by separating parents.

Spousal support is calculated in accordance with the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines and, unlike child support, is negotiable.