September 30, 2011
If I don’t have any assets why do I need a will? Even in the event that you die with minimal assets, a will is necessary to legally identify a guardian for your minor children, or your beloved pets, and someone who will be authorized to distribute your personal mementos. A will also ensures that [...]
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September 12, 2011
In cases involving blended families, the courts have addressed both the financial contributions made by a first spouse and the needs of a dependent second spouse. In one such case (Picketts v. Hall (Estate), 2009 BCCA 329), the British Columbia Court of Appeal moved away from the position expressed in previous decisions that common law [...]
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