by Mike Beishuizen | Jul 6, 2023 | Estate planning lawyer, Wills lawyer
How do you know if you need to change a will? If you have an existing will in place, we recommend review it periodically to make sure it’s up to date. Here are a few common situations that could warrant you to review and update your will: Family Changes If there...
by Mike Beishuizen | Jun 22, 2023 | Estate litigation, Wills lawyer, Wills Variation
What is the time limit for contesting a will in BC? In British Columbia, spouses and children can hire an estate lawyer apply to court to vary the terms of a deceased person’s will, but here is a time limit for contesting a will (often referred to as the...
by Mike Beishuizen | Jun 13, 2023 | Estate planning lawyer, Testamentary trust, Trusts, Wills lawyer
A testamentary trust is a type of trust only takes effect upon their death. It is typically created in a will. It is created to hold, protect, and distribute a person’s property and assets for the benefit of beneficiaries. Here are 5 key aspects of a testamentary...
by Mike Beishuizen | Jun 7, 2023 | Estate planning lawyer, Wills lawyer
Making a will is an important step in estate planning, as it allows you to decide how some of your assets will be distributed after you die. In today’s digital age, there are a plethora of online will websites that offer the convenience of creating a will from...
by Mike Beishuizen | May 26, 2023 | Estate planning lawyer, Probate lawyer
If you die without a will in BC, your estate will be distributed according to the laws of intestacy. BC’s intestate laws are specified in sections 20 through 25 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act of BC. The estate basically passes to your next of kin, using...