Wills, Probates & Estates

Wills, Probates & Estates

What is an alter ego trust?

An alter ego trust is a type of estate planning tool for individuals over the age of 65. This type of trust is often chosen for its beneficial tax consequences.

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Wills, Probates & Estates

Leaving Your Children Out of Your Will?

So we’ve talked about what happens if you die without a will—how your estate and assets will be distributed, who would administer your estate, and so on. But what happens

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Wills, Probates & Estates

What’s a Judicial Case Conference?

In any family law proceeding, it is almost always mandatory to arrange a Judicial Case Conference (JCC).But what exactly is a Judicial Case Conference? A JCC in British Columbia is

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Wills, Probates & Estates

What’s an Examination for Discovery?

If you have a proceeding that’s going to trial, you may encounter a step in the process called an Examination for Discovery (XFD). While examinations for discovery are not mandatory,

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