Planning your estate ensures that your wishes are respected and that your loved ones are protected. Our firm assists individuals and families throughout British Columbia with estate planning and estate administration matters.
Estate Planning
A properly prepared estate plan provides certainty and guidance for your family while minimizing the risk of future disputes. We work closely with clients to prepare estate documents that reflect their wishes and address their unique family circumstances.
Our estate planning services include:
- Drafting Wills
- Preparing Powers of Attorney
- Preparing Representation Agreements
- Structuring trust provisions for minor beneficiaries
- Planning for guardianship of children
- Advising executors regarding their responsibilities
- Preparing estate plans designed to reduce the risk of disputes under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA)
Each estate plan is carefully tailored to the needs of the client and their family. Our goal is to create clear and effective documents that ensure your intentions are respected.
Probate & Estate Administration
Following the passing of an individual, their estate may need to go through the probate process in the Supreme Court of British Columbia before assets can be transferred to beneficiaries.
Our firm assists executors and administrators with:
- Applications for Grants of Probate
- Applications for Grants of Administration
- Preparing court documents and supporting materials
- Assisting with estate administration obligations
- Transfer of real property through the BC Land Title Office
- Communicating with beneficiaries
- Preparing estate accounts and facilitating distribution of estate assets
Estate administration often involves significant legal and procedural requirements. We work closely with executors to ensure estates are administered properly and efficiently.