In estate law, gifts and the context under which they were given is one of the most common issue that families litigate over. There are many different types of gifts a testator can give, each with specific requirements to be…
Sadly, children are sometimes born after one of their parents passes away – a posthumous birth or after-born child. In other cases, babies can be conceived well after one of their parents has passed away because of current and advancing…
People often hold onto their assets until death, giving them to loved ones, friends, and charities through a will. Though will writers commonly retain possession of their assets until passing, they should consider gifting cash or other assets before death.…
Inheritance scams commonly involve an individual claiming to be the executor for the estate of a 'long lost relative' who the victim hasn't met. They tell the victim that they are entitled to a large inheritance from the estate. However,…
For many parents, it's clear that their children will inherit most or all of their estate. However, the best means of giving their children their inheritance is less clear. Some worry that getting a large sum of money too young…
Sometimes, a person’s estate isn't large enough to pay all of the debt they owe to creditors from their lifetime. This is called an insolvent estate. When this happens, loved ones and beneficiaries are often worried that they will be…
While BC has relatively generous estate laws for children who have been unfairly disinherited, estate planning or litigation can become complicated for families who have either adopted children or given children up for adoption. When there are no valid reasons…
The executor of an estate has several responsibilities. These include accounting for all assets, debts, and funds entering or leaving the estate. When the executor is ready to distribute the estate to the beneficiaries, they are required under BC’s Trustee…
