Beneficiary Estate Dispute Guide When Can an Executor Be Removed in BC? When delay, conflict or a stalled estate becomes more than ordinary family friction By Wills, Probate and Estate Lawyer Tim Louis Most beneficiaries do not begin an estate dispute by wanting the executor removed. They begin by waiting. A few weeks pass without […]
Executor Accounting in British Columbia Executor Accounting in BC: What Beneficiaries Can Ask to See Before Signing a Release Before signing, understand what came into the estate, what went out, what remains, and how your proposed share was calculated. By Wills, Probate and Estate Lawyer Tim Louis Scope This article is for beneficiaries of estates […]
Wills Variation Disinherited in BC? How Long You Have to Challenge a Will By Wills Variation and Estate Litigation Lawyer Tim Louis Quick answer If you have been disinherited in British Columbia, do not wait for the family dispute to sort itself out. For a BC wills variation claim, the proceeding must usually be started […]
Estate Administration My Executor Won’t Communicate. What Can Beneficiaries Do in BC? By Wills and Probate Lawyer Tim Louis If an executor will not communicate, beneficiaries do not have to simply accept silence Some delay can be normal in estate administration. Probate, tax matters, paperwork, and practical steps can all take time. But that does […]
Estate Administration What Kinds of Will Mistakes Cause Delay, and Which Ones Cause Bigger Problems? By Wills and Probate Lawyer Tim Louis Not every mistake in a Will means the Will fails. Some mistakes mainly cause delay. Some may still be fixable. Some point to a bigger problem that may require legal advice. If you […]
Incapacity Planning Do You Need a Representation Agreement, an Advance Directive, or a Power of Attorney in BC? By Wills and Probate Lawyer Tim Louis If you are trying to plan ahead in BC, the hardest part is often not deciding whether you need legal documents. It is figuring out which document actually does what. […]
BC Probate Timeline: How Long It Really Takes, What Delays It, and What to Do First By Wills and Probate Lawyer Tim Louis Probate in BC is rarely quick, but it is predictable when you know what comes first and where delays usually happen. This guide walks executors through a practical timeline, the most common […]
By Wills and Probate Lawyer Tim Louis If someone in your family is living with a disability, a chronic illness, or cognitive changes, estate planning needs a different level of precision. Not because you expect the worst, but because the stakes are higher if capacity changes, benefits are involved, or care costs become long term. […]
Executor in BC? Your First 90 Days After a Death (Practical Guide for Families) By Wills and Probate Lawyer, Tim Louis Being named as an executor in British Columbia often happens in the middle of grief. A parent, partner, or close friend has died, and while you are still trying to deal with the loss, […]
Do I Need Probate in BC? Costs, When It’s Required, and What to Do Next Fact-checked by Wills and Probate Lawyer Tim Louis Probate is the court’s way of confirming who can manage a loved one’s estate. Whether you need it depends on the assets, how they’re owned, and what financial institutions or the Land […]