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Our lawyers bring a sensitivity and understanding to the areas of estate planning. They are solution oriented, and work with clients to meet their particular goals, including minimizing probate fees and the potential of a wills variation claim.

Johnston Franklin Bishop

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JFB lawyers work with clients to create unique and personalized plans and to put the appropriate tools in place, including powers of attorney, representation agreements, advance directives (formerly living wills), wills, and trusts. They are also experienced in Probate applications and in obtaining Letters of Administration when someone passes without a will. If you have a question regarding these issues in British Columbia, please feel free to call us today!

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Can a will be changed after a loved one’s passing?

A spouse or child can apply to vary a will through they generally must bring a claim to vary the will within 180 days after probate is granted.

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Can the executor of a will be removed and changed to another person?

Yes. A court can remove an executor and appoint a new executor.

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How Intentions Can Influence Court Decisions in Estate Disputes Regarding Assets Held in Joint Tenancy in British Columbia

In British Columbia, if an asset in joint tenancy is meant to be a gift after death, this intention must be clearly documented. Otherwise, a beneficiary who doesn’t benefit from the transfer could successfully challenge the asset as being part of the deceased’s estate. The intention to make a gift of an asset held in joint tenancy can be documented through a deed of gift, through other written evidence, or included in the will.

September 6, 2024

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What is the Public Guardian and Trustee? (British Columbia)

The Public Guardian and Trustee operates under provincial law to protect the legal rights and financial interests of minor children, to act for adults incapable of financial and personal decision-making, and to administer the estates of deceased and missing persons where there is no one else able to do so.

July 23, 2024

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Probating a Will – Suspicious Circumstances – Testamentary Capacity

Suspicious Circumstances – Testamentary Capacity: To help reduce the exposure to the risk that one’s will and desired disposition of their estate is overturned or modified due to a determination of a lack of testamentary capacity, it is essential that one’s estate plan be planned and executed with the help of an experienced wills & estates lawyer

July 8, 2024

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What Happens if a Beneficiary Dies?

The death of a beneficiary named in your will can impact the way in which your estate is distributed. The nature of the impact will depend on the terms of your will.

June 11, 2019

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