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. […]
Fact checked by Wills, Probate and Estate Lawyer Tim Louis For many British Columbians living with a disability, estate planning feels like a separate issue from managing disability benefits. In reality, the two are tightly connected — and when they’re not planned together, families can face painful and expensive surprises. An inheritance set up the […]
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. […]
Avoid Intestate Complications with Expert Vancouver Legal Advice Fact Checked by Tim Louis Introduction Did you know that a significant number of British Columbians pass away each year without ever drafting a will? If you die without a will in BC, your loved ones may face a host of unexpected complications—from lengthy probate proceedings to […]
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