Unusual Romantic Relationships
Not every romantic relationship looks the same; this is especially true for second marriages or marriages later in life. A couple may decide to keep their finances, their social lives, or even their residences separate, but they may nonetheless live together in a relationship akin to marriage. Under the law in British Columbia, unmarried spouses […]
Creditors of Beneficiaries
It is obvious that an executor must be aware of any creditors of the estate, since the executor will need to pay those creditors or otherwise deal with those claims before giving the beneficiaries their inheritance. However, there are some situations in which the executor may end up with an obligation to the creditors of […]
Buying Estate Property
It is easy to believe that when your parents pass away, you or your siblings will easily be able to buy the family home from the estate. However, this is not always the case, especially for an executor. An executor is required to act in the best interests of the estate. This means, among other […]
A Helping Hand or Suspicious Circumstances?
It is common for a friend or relative to help a senior make the trip to a lawyer’s office to make a new will. It is also common for someone to assist that senior by receiving draft documents by email, if the senior is not comfortable with the technology. However, it is all too easy […]