April 9th to 15th, 2017, is Make-a-Will Week in British Columbia.We are surprised at the number of clients we meet who do not have a Will or incapacity planning documents such as powers of attorney (“POA”) or representation agreements (“RA”) in place. There are many...
A power of attorney, or a POA, is a legal document that allows one person, the “Adult”, to appoint another person, the “Attorney” to assist with legal and financial matters (note that Attorney does not mean lawyer in this context). A POA is part of...
At some point in our lives, many of us will be appointed as an executor, and most of us will have no training or understanding of what is required. The following is a very brief introduction to the responsibility. An individual, the will-maker, typically appoints an...
One of the main reasons that young families choose to prepare a will is their desire to name a guardian for their minor child. The difficult decision is often who to appoint as the guardian. Questions that should be considered in determining who you...
We are often asked by clients whether they require a will. Our typical response is that (almost) everyone needs a will, however, it is especially important if you have children as you want to ensure that your children are properly cared for both financially and...
As many of you may be aware, from April 10 to 16, 2016, it is Make a Will Week in British Columbia (BC). BC recognizes the importance of having a Will and so do we!We are surprised at the number of clients we meet who...