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Our lawyers bring a sensitivity and understanding to the areas of estate planning. They are solution oriented, and work with clients to meet their particular goals, including minimizing probate fees and the potential of a wills variation claim.

Our lawyers bring a sensitivity and understanding to the areas of estate planning. They are solution oriented, and work with clients to meet their particular goals, including minimizing probate fees and the potential of a wills variation claim.

Johnston Franklin Bishop

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JFB lawyers work with clients to create unique and personalized plans and to put the appropriate tools in place, including powers of attorney, representation agreements, advance directives (formerly living wills), wills, and trusts. They are also experienced in Probate applications and in obtaining Letters of Administration when someone passes without a will. If you have a question regarding these issues in British Columbia, please feel free to call us today!

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Blair Franklin

Blair Franklin

Stuart Cappus

Stuart Cappus

Trina Brubaker

Trina Brubaker

Andrew Reed

Andrew Reed

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FAQs

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Can a will be changed after a loved one’s passing?

A spouse or child can apply to vary a will through they generally must bring a claim to vary the will within 180 days after probate is granted.

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Can the executor of a will be removed and changed to another person?

Yes. A court can remove an executor and appoint a new executor.

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Estate litigation is an area of law concerned with disputes arising out of a deceased person's estate, including the validity of wills, asset distribution disagreements, or claims against the estate. It also includes issues relating to power of attorney agreements, representation agreements and committee applications. Our experienced estate litigation team assists with all of these disputes and would welcome an opportunity to discuss your issues.

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Our litigation team assists clients in both challenging and defending estates, committeeship applications, and situations involving misuse of powers of attorney.

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