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Author Archives: Maria Holman
New Year’s Resolution: Insurance
It’s that time of year, in case you hadn’t noticed. The last of the turkey leftovers have made their appearance, cleverly disguised in a “pot pie”. New Year’s plans are under-way (mine include staying up until at least 11 PM … Continue reading
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Tagged comprehensive insurance, critical illness insurance, disability insurance
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When in Rome….
Ever dreamed of owning a little pied-a-terre in Paris or Provence, or fixing up an old farmhouse overlooking the vineyards in Italy? Maybe you have inherited such a place from relatives who still live in the “old country.” Canadians of … Continue reading
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Tagged European Union, immovable property, real estate, real property
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How does the new Wills Estates and Succession Act affect your estate planning?
Effective March 31, 2014, British Columbians have a new set of laws that govern both the making of Wills and the management of an estate after a person dies. The Wills Estates and Succession Act (the “WESA”) and the new … Continue reading
New Probate and Administration Proceedure in BC
Heads up Executors, there’s a new law in town. If you are in charge of looking after the estate of someone who has recently died in British Columbia (or even someone who died a while ago, but the estate has … Continue reading
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Does your Living Will actually work?
As the recent BCSC decision in the Margot Bentley case demonstrates (Bentley v. Maplewood Seniors Care Society 2014 BCSC 165 many Living Wills or Representation Agreements currently in place in British Columbia probably do not do everything people expect them to … Continue reading
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Where is my donation going?
As Christmas approaches, our thoughts may turn to helping those less fortunate than us. Canadians are generous people, but many of you wonder whether the gifts you make to charities are really getting to the people they are meant to … Continue reading
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End-of-life wishes: Whose Decision?
The Supreme Court of Canada has just released its decision in the Rasouli case (Cuthbertson v. Rasouli 2013 SCC 53) For those unfamiliar with the case, Mr. Rasouli has been on life support for a number of years following complications … Continue reading
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“All I need is a simple will”
How much does a will cost? Under the heading “Frequently Asked Questions”, this is probably number one in my practise. As a lawyer, I am most likely going to answer “that depends”, but today I am going to try to … Continue reading
Sounding Off About A Sound Mind
Most people know that you have to be “of sound mind” when you make a will, or it’s not valid. This has nothing to do with the amount of noise you make. Most people also know that there is no … Continue reading
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Probate, Explained
As an estate and wills lawyer, I am often asked to explain, what is Probate? PROBATE, from the Latin probatio, means “the proof of a will”. It is the process by which a will is proven to be valid or invalid. … Continue reading
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