Blog - Estates & Trusts

The passing of a loved one is an emotional and challenging time, and disputes over their estate can add further stress to the grieving process. Resolving an estate battle is...

At Linley Welwood, we know that the concept of undue influence, which is often used in legal proceedings, can be difficult to understand. That is why we have put together...

Trusts and alter ego trusts are legal arrangements that allow individuals to manage their assets organizationally. One common question is what distinguishes a regular trust from an alter ego trust....

When drafting a will and determining how your estate will be distributed after your passing, it is crucial to ensure that you choose an executor you trust. As experts in...

It is Make a Will Week in B.C., which serves as a timely reminder to review your Will or, if you are amongst the 60% of British Columbians who does...

Estate planning is a difficult and complex process with many moving parts and considerations to keep in mind. If you are looking to create a will or update your existing...

Joint Tenancy as an Estate Planning Tool In an article last year, we described two types of ownership structure: joint tenancy and tenancy-in-common. To summarize, joint tenancy is a form...

Power of attorney is a vital element of estate planning. Without power of attorney, your family might have to go through the painful and costly process of committeeship where the...

Knowing what happens to an estate in BC if there is no will is crucial for proper planning after the death of a loved one. That is why the experts...

What is Joint Tenancy? Joint Tenancy is a form of ownership where two or more people own the entire property together. There is no fractional ownership in a joint tenancy....