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Estate Law: What Should I Do if I Can’t Locate a Deceased Family Member’s Will?

In our 21st century world, an increasing amount of our lives play out online in the digital realm. We pay our bills online, submit our taxes and apply for licenses. Despite this, some legal documents...

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What is Meant by Power of Attorney?

You don’t need to be a legal professional to be aware of the term “Power of Attorney.” In fact, it’s a term that gets tossed around frequently on the big screen. While most people have heard the...

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Estate Law: How Medical Professionals Decide on Health Care Consent

At some point in our lives, most of us will unfortunately become incapable due to illness, disability, or accident. As adults can only receive health care with their consent, how is this situation...

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What is a Representation Agreement?

In British Columbia law, a Representation Agreement is a legal document available to adults for personal planning in case of incapacitation. It grants authorization to one (or more) individuals to...

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Estate Law: What is an Advanced Medical Directive?

In BC Law, individuals have the right to decide on future health care treatments should they become incapable of expressing their decision in the moment. This mechanism, known as an Advanced Medical...

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Estate Law: What is a Nomination of Committeeship?

In recent weeks, we’ve discussed topics like Advanced Medical Directives and Representation Agreements in the blog. These legal documents serve a valuable and specific purpose, with an individual...

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How the Wills, Estates and Succession Act Handles Wills in BC

Estate planning involves cultivating long term plans that look after your loved ones in the event of a tragic occurrence.  In BC Law, The Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which came into law in March...

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Calculating Income for Child Support

Separating is never easy – both financially and emotionally. It’s a time when important decisions need to be made in extremely difficult circumstances. These decisions usually encompass aspects like...

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5 Facts About Child Support in BC

In last week’s blog, we discussed the various ways income is calculated for child support. This topic is one we constantly receive questions about in family law, with many separating parents unsure of...

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Having Your Child’s Wishes Heard in a BC Family Law Case

Many of the rules that govern family law in Canada are designed with the health and welfare of the child in mind. During long and emotionally overwhelming child custody disputes, it’s often suggested...

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My Ex Doesn’t Want Our Kids to get COVID-19 Vaccines – What Should I Do?

Watch out, COVID-19 vaccine disputes are set to become the next battleground in family law. While vaccines are not yet being offered to those under-18, there will come a point soon when children are...

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What is the Public Guardian and Trustee?

Established under the Public Guardian and Trustee Act, the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC works to protect the legal rights and interests of vulnerable British Columbians. In family law, this...

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Adult Adoption in BC – What You Need to Know

A welcome development in recent years has been the reinvention of how we define the nuclear family. Close, committed family relationships come in all shapes and sizes, giving rise to opportunities for...

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Estate Planning and Separation: The Key Facts

Back in 2014, the BC Government made significant legislative changes to Estate Law in British Columbia. The updates to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act touched on many areas of estate planning,...

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Estate Law: More Families in BC Contesting Wills

As the cost of property continues to soar across British Columbia, inheritance disputes among family members are becoming commonplace. According to a January 2018 IPC Private Wealth survey, 58 per cent...

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Adoption of a Child by a Step-Parent: What You Need to Know

In today’s modern world, our definition of a nuclear family continues to evolve. Families don’t conform to traditional stereotypes, and we welcome new family members through birth, marriage, and even...

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When is Mediation Appropriate in Family Law?

Mediation offers an alternative path to litigation in solving family law disputes. It’s cost-effective, it’s less stressful, and it offers a quicker route to a resolution than waiting for a day out in...

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Moving With Your Child After a Separation

Following a separation or divorce, it’s only natural to want a fresh beginning – both for you and your child. Often, that fresh beginning will involve uprooting and moving to a new community; putting...

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How to Take the Stress Out of Divorce

According to Statistics Canada, 40 per cent of Canadian marriages will end in divorce. For many of us, this process will be the most stressful period of our lives, with fear of the unknown, having to...

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5 Reasons to Create Your Will Now

Creating a will is one of those tasks it’s so easy to put off. There’s always something else that merits your attention, and besides, you plan on living a long time so what’s the rush? As family...

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