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 […]
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 […]
3 Reasons to Review Your Will This Summer When families gather, wills should too. Fact-checked by Tim Louis Summer Is Estate Planning Season “Is summer a good time to update your will in Canada?” “Yes. Summer is often the best time to revisit your will and estate plans—especially if you’ve had life changes or […]
Probate Pitfalls in BC: 7 Mistakes That Could Delay Your Inheritance Fact-checked by Tim Louis Introduction Probate Was Supposed to Be Easy—Here’s Why It So Often Isn’t Most families think probate will be simple. After all, the will is written, the loved one is gone, and now it’s just a matter of paperwork—right? Not quite. […]
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