When someone dies, it often leaves their loved ones wondering about how they should start administering the estate. If the deceased leaves a will, the courts need to verify its validity. If the deceased didn’t write a will, the courts…
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.…
In BC, most will-writers should expect to have their will go through the probate process. This is a process where the courts verify that the will is real and legally valid. When a will goes through probate, the estate must…
Before administering an estate, the executor usually must file for probate and receive court approval. Probate confirms the will’s validity and grants the executor authority over the estate assets. The process applies to any estate with a value exceeding $25,000.…
Probating a will and proving a will in solemn form are two different legal concepts which can be easily confused. Probating a will, known as proving a will in common form, proves your will is real and properly prepared. Conversely,…
To challenge a will, interested parties can issue a notice of dispute to the courts to pause the estate administration. For the majority of will challenges, the notice of dispute must be issued before the will has been granted probate.…
For beneficiaries, it can be frustrating to wait for the executor to apply for a grant of probate. Unfortunately, some executors deliberately delay the administration process or completely fail to take action. Regardless of how slow the executor is, beneficiaries…
