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A Primer on Alter Ego Trusts and Joint Partner Trusts First, let’s start by saying that Alter Ego Trusts (“AETs”) and Joint Partner Trusts (“JPTs”) are essentially the same thing,...

The ABC’s of Trusts Put very simply, a trust is an interest in property. More particularly, a trust is an equitable or beneficial right or title to property, real or...

What happens if an executor does not follow a will? Any executor who does not follow the wishes and requests expressed in a will can be held personally liable and...

A shareholder agreement is a contract between two or more shareholders of a company. Its purpose is to set out the respective rights and obligations of the shareholders.   A shareholder...

A corporate will (sometimes called a secondary will or restricted will) is a significant option for estate planning with respect to your business interest in a privately held company. In...

Before making a claim against an estate, it is important to first understand what the Wills, Estates, and Succession Act of British Columbia is and whether or not your claim...

It is incredibly common for employers to attempt to lead an employee to quit rather than terminating them. Terminating somebody is hard and uncomfortable, and it can end up costing...

As an employee, it is important to know your rights when it comes to temporary layoffs. Many people operate under the misconception that a temporary layoff and a termination are...

If you think that a will was not written properly or that a loved one was taken advantage of when writing their will, the professional team of wills, estates, and...

Termination from a job can be incredibly upsetting both on an emotional and financial basis. Knowing what qualifies as appropriate termination notice in British Columbia can help to ensure that...