The Five W’s of Wills Variation in BC
Wills Variation and Estate Planning & Litigation forms an important part of the practice of the Kushner Law Group here in Vancouver. There are strict statutory time lines that must be observed and only certain people can legally contest the will of a deceased relative. Although the law in this area is rapidly evolving with the introduction of the new Wills, Estates and …Read more →
4 Things to Know About Challenging a Will in Vancouver
Challenging a Will in Vancouver? Four Facts You Should Know When challenging a will in Vancouver, it’s important to know BC’s new Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) has had some important changes. Our Vancouver law firm frequently gets questions about challenging a will — when someone you know has passed on and the contents of their will are revealed, it’s not uncommon to feel that what you’ve …Read more →
5 Things to Know about the Family Law Act
The Family Law Act is a provincial statute that governs the rights and entitlements of spouses on the breakdown of the relationship. It came into effect on March 18, 2013 and replaced the Family Relations Act. There are five key things you should know about the Family Law Act: The statute applies to both married and common law spouses. The …Read more →