Category: Wills, Estates and Trusts
Probate fees of 1.4% of the gross value of assets located within British Columbia and passing through an estate in British Columbia are payable to the BC government at the
In the 2013 Federal Budget, the Department of Finance announced that it was going to consult with the public on proposed changes to the Income Tax Act regarding the taxation
Whenever property is ‘co-owned’ by anyone other than a husband and wife, I always strongly recommend that a Co-Ownership Agreement be put in place. Family cabins at the lake, Big
British Columbia’s Probate Fee Act sets out the rules for the rate of probate fees payable on a deceased estate and when they must be paid. As a general rule,
Testamentary Capacity and Estate Planning
In my initial estate planning meeting with clients, one very important question that I ask is “Do you hold your real estate as joint tenants or tenants in common?” I