Wills and Estates

Tax Implications of Residing in and Selling Property in the USA – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

If a Canadian citizen who is a non-resident in the US dies while...

Administrator pendente lite – Wills and Estates – Victoria, BC

Where an estate is being held up as a result of a dispute between...

The Law on Assisted Suicide – Wills, Estates and Trusts – Victoria, BC

The Supreme Court of Canada has given the Federal Government a...

Estate Planning and Mental Capacity – Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements – Victoria, BC

Occasionally a lawyer will meet with a client who may have a...

Non-Resident Executor – Wills and Estate Planning – Victoria, BC

For tax purposes, an estate is considered to be resident wherever...

Elder Abuse and Neglect – Wills and Estates, Victoria, BC

Elder abuse and neglect are serious issues and with the...

Joint Tenancies, Resulting Trusts and the Presumption of Advancement

When property is placed in the names of two people as joint...

Representation Agreement for Health Care

A Representation Agreement made under Section 9 of the...

A “Springing” Power of Attorney

In the past a Power of Attorney whereby you appoint someone to...

Enduring Power of Attorney

An Enduring Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you can...

Setting Up Trusts for Minor Beneficiaries

A will that leaves part of an estate to a minor beneficiary often...

What Constitutes a Will under WESA

Under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA), which came...

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