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Wills And Estates

Managing digital assets in estate planning

When they begin estate planning, many people have a traditional concept of what is involved: physical property, bank accounts and guardianship of depe...

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Family Law

Considerations when setting up a physical custody schedule

Successful co-parenting takes effort and planning. One of the issues that is extremely important to research, carefully consider and plan in detail is...

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Personal Injury Law

What can you do to prevent a slip and fall in icy weather?

The holidays may be over, but winter still has many weeks to go. As unpredictable as British Columbia weather can be, it is best to be prepared for an...

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Real Estate Law

New laws may favor homebuyers

If buying a home is on your list of resolutions for the new year, you probably already know what a difficult road you have ahead. Housing prices in Br...

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Personal Injury Law

What are the most common winter injuries?

Many people look forward to a range of recreational activities in the winter, from snowy sports to family visits. While these activities can bring a g...

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Wills And Estates

Common estate planning pitfalls for blended families

Second marriages are not uncommon in British Columbia. Despite this, blended families are often not considered in typical estate planning advice. It i...

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Wills And Estates

Succession planning steps for family businesses

Estate planning can be difficult for any individual or family, but those with family-owned businesses can have particular challenges. It is a good ide...

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Wills And Estates

What are the main 3 documents in an estate plan?

When documenting an estate plan, there are three key documents that one should draft. These are a will, a personal directive, and an enduring power of...

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Wills And Estates

Why estate planning conversations with family are important

End-of-life planning is an important legal and financial planning process. However, that does not mean it is easy. The topic of wills, estates, and ot...

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Wills And Estates

How to leave assets to grandchildren in an estate

While many individuals choose to leave assets to their children in an estate plan, some also look to leave at least some wealth to the younger generat...

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Real Estate Law

Home buying still a priority for many in Generation Z

Affordability is a major hurdle to home ownership for young people today. However, despite this challenge, three quarters of adults in Generation Z ci...

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Family Law

Four types of co-parenting “loyalty traps” to avoid

For couples with children, co-parenting can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce. Even if there is conflict, resentment or other negati...

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