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When Does a Person Have the Capacity to Make a Will? – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

There is a test which lawyers use to determine if someone...

What are Special and Extraordinary Expenses? – Separation, Divorce and Family Law – Victoria, BC

The Federal Child Support Guidelines require a payor...

New Dispute Resolution Process with the B.C. Provincial Court – Separation, Divorce and Family Law – Victoria, BC

A new process for dispute resolution at the provincial court...

Divorce Act Reforms – Separation, Divorce and Family Law – Victoria, BC

In Canada marriages and divorces are governed by both...

Who decides what to do with the body when a person dies? – Wills and Estates – Victoria BC

It is common practice in a will to add a clause stating what...

Mandatory Mediation – Separation, Divorce and Family Law – Victoria, BC

Mediation is typically a voluntary process whereby spouses...

Can You Remove One of Your Children from Your Will? – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

In B.C. a testator has a moral and a legal obligation to treat...

Mandatory Joint Experts – Separation, Divorce and Family Law – Victoria, BC

The Family Law Act of B.C. now requires spouses to...

Family Trusts and “Pour Over” Clauses – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

A pour over clause is a clause in a will that states the...

Changes to U.S. Tax Law re: Spousal Support – Separation, Divorce and Family Law – Victoria, BC

Donald Trump signed the 2017 Tax Reform Act in December...

How Long Can a Spouse Remain in the Family Residence After One Spouse Dies? – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Today many people are living together in a second or third...

Mediation, Arbitration and Last Best Offer -Separation, Divorce and Family Law – Victoria, BC

Family Law lawyers and people going through a separation...

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