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What About Unsigned Wills?

Posted on September 29, 2021 by Martin Sanderson

Notepad

What makes a will valid in British Columbia?  What makes an amendment to a will valid? These deceptively simple questions can require surprisingly tricky answers. A complete answer is beyond the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Beneficiary, Estates, Wills

It’s Never “Just a Will”

Posted on July 30, 2021 by Martin Sanderson

Last will and testament

Why your lawyer is nosy about your assets when you just want a will. We often hear some variation of the following: “I have a simple life and I want a simple will. Why are you asking for detailed … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Beneficiary, Estates, Wills

Disclosure Requirements under the Property Transfer Tax Act – A Brief Overview

Posted on February 28, 2020 by Martin Sanderson

House and car

Over the past few years, various levels of government have introduced a variety of information collecting mechanisms in an effort to improve transparency surrounding property ownership and fight … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Estates, Executor, Wills

“When I Die” File

Posted on January 29, 2020 by Martin Sanderson

Book and leaves

Often people focus on who will be in charge of their estate and who will benefit from it when planning for their eventual passing. Certainly, these are important issues and putting a will in place to … [Read more...]

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What about Will Kits?

Posted on March 29, 2018 by Martin Sanderson

Will things to do

It is not uncommon for people to ask us about will kits. While some people can purchase and use these kits without it causing a problem down the road, doing so is often a risky business. Provincial … [Read more...]

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Probating a Will

Posted on March 21, 2016 by Paul Nettleton

Will things to do

Most people have heard the term "probate" before, but may not have a clear understanding as to what probating a will entails. When a will maker dies with a will and the estate owns assets that … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wills & Estates Tagged With: Division of Vital Statistics, Executor, Supreme Court of British Columbia, Wills

Putting off your Will … Until Later…

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Paul Nettleton

Will things to do

Let’s face it, having a Will prepared is not necessarily a priority item for most people under 65. When we are younger, death seems a far off notion that we spend little time thinking … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wills & Estates Tagged With: Beneficiary, Power of Attorney, Wills

Storing Your Will – Let Your Executor Know its Location

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Paul Nettleton

Home safe

You original will is one of the most important documents you will ever create. It should be stored in a secure location that allows you and your executor access to it when required. Until you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Estate Planning Tagged With: Executor, Wills

…And When I Die… Thy Will Be Done

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Paul Nettleton

Wills and estates

This is an issue that you start to think about more often as you age, watch your children get married, have children, and as your own parent age and eventually pass. Your will can be the most … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Wills & Estates Tagged With: Beneficiary, Estates, Wills

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Duncan Office

Real Estate Transactions, Transfers, Mortgages/Refinances, Purchase and Sale Transactions:
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Duncan, B.C. V9L 3P7
Phone: 250-597-0464

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Wills, Estates, and Corporate & Commercial Law:
22 High Street, PO Box 1890
Ladysmith, B.C. V9G 1B4
Phone: 250-245-7141
Fax: 250-245-2921
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Real Estate Transactions, Transfers, Mortgages/Refinances, Purchase and Sale Transactions:
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