Estate Planning, Probate & Estate Administration
Located in Abbotsford, BC and serving the Fraser Valley and Lower Mainland
Where We Can Help You
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Estate Planning
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Probate and Estate Administration
Estate Planning
Need a Will? We can help with that. Gray Lawyers can prepare your will to ensure it is enforceable and adequately reflects your wishes. We can also provide a Power of Attorney, setting out the person who will make financial decisions if you are unable to do so, or a Representation Agreement setting out the person that will make medical decisions if you cannot.
In some cases, assets may be passed to loved ones by way of joint ownership with the right of survivorship, called Joint Tenancy. This may be beneficial for tax purposes, but it may also require additional precautions such as a bare trust agreement to ensure that disputes over joint property are avoided before and after the passing of a loved one.
We can assist you with:
Wills
Powers of Attorney
Representation Agreements
Living Trusts
Codicils
Memorandums
Probate and Estate Administration
The loss of a family member or loved one can leave you with legal matters and processes that may be difficult to navigate on your own. Whether you are an executor or a beneficiary under a Will, understanding the law, your rights and your responsibilities can leave people feeling overwhelmed and unsure. At Gray Lawyers, we can assist you with the probate or administration of an estate. We will support and guide you through the process and ensure you understand the next steps.
Where a person passes without a valid Will, this is called an intestate estate. In British Columbia, the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA), sets out the process for distributing and administering the intestate estate. WESA also sets out how a person may become a representative of the estate and dictates the distribution of assets.
Gray Lawyers can assist you throughout the probate and administration process, allowing estate assets and debts to be dealt with whether the deceased has passed with or without a Will. Our team is here to support you through all the legal steps required to wind-up an estate.
Contact us to arrange a half-hour consultation at no cost to discuss your estate matter.