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A Beneficiary’s Guide to Reviewing Estate Accounts: The Perspective from British Columbia (Part Two)

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Today’s blog is the second in a three-part series that explores estate accounts from the perspective of a beneficiary, and more specifically a beneficiary of an estate in the Province of British Columbia. These blogs were written by Caroline Caron, a paralegal in the Vancouver office of Fasken LLP, to provide practical and helpful tips for beneficiaries who are navigating estate accounts. In the first part of this series, Caroline….

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Estate Administration, Executors, Trustee, Trustee Compensation

A Beneficiary’s Guide to Reviewing Estate Accounts: The Perspective from British Columbia (Part One)

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Today’s blog is the first in a three-part series that explores estate accounts from the perspective of a beneficiary, and more specifically a beneficiary of an estate in the Province of British Columbia. These blogs were written by Caroline Caron, a paralegal in the Vancouver office of Fasken LLP, to provide practical and helpful tips for beneficiaries who are navigating estate accounts. In this first part, Caroline provides a general….

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Estate Administration, Executors, Wills

Review or Update Your Will Every Few Years—Your Beneficiaries Will Thank You

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This blog has been written by JOSEPH STONEHOUSE, litigation associate at Fasken LLP (Toronto) In a recent decision, Justice Myers of the Superior Court of Justice dismissed claims by beneficiaries under a will against the drafter because those claims were brought more than 15 years after the defendant drafted the will. The court determined that, despite the perceived unfairness, the legislative intent behind the Limitations Act necessitated striking the plaintiffs’ claims…..

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Contested wills, Estate Administration, Estate Administration and Probate Applications, Estate Litigation, Estate Planning, Executors, Limitation periods, Succession Planning, Wills

Estate Planning Horror Stories: Tales from the Legal Crypt

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Today’s blog was written by Jessica Butler, Law Clerk at Fasken LLP. Halloween is all about chills and thrills, but nothing sends a shiver down my spine quite like a botched estate plan. These stories aren’t just for a fright; they’re a reminder that a little planning now can save your family from a real nightmare later.   The Phantom Beneficiary Harold thought he had his estate sorted out by….

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Estate Planning, Executors, Wills

Plan Today, Protect Tomorrow: Why You Shouldn’t Wait to Make or Update Your Will

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November is Make a Will Month, an annual initiative designed to raise awareness about the importance of having a Will. A Will is one of the most critical legal documents you can have, as it ensures that your wishes are respected and your loved ones are provided for after your passing. Despite its significance, many Canadians delay creating a Will, often due to misconceptions about its necessity, the belief that….

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Estate Planning, Succession Planning, Wills
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