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Generally speaking, people start considering estate planning later in life. While it’s never too late to write a will, getting started sooner rather than later can have significant benefits. Here are a few reasons that young people should start planning for the future now. Protect Your Assets You may not have your dream home, two…
DetailsTry telling a devoted pet parent that their four-legged friend isn’t family and chances are you’ll get an earful. Unfortunately, in the eyes of the law, you’d be right. In British Columbia, according to the Divorce Act and Family Law Act, pets are considered matrimonial property. So how do you divide property when it’s a…
DetailsWhen you think of daily habits today compared to a decade ago, the change is dazzling. We regularly log in, share, download, and communicate from devices that fit in our pocket. So how does this affect your estate plans? Think of all of the accounts you have, the rewards you earn, and the transactions you…
DetailsIn our last post, we began the conversation about deciding who will move out following a separation or divorce. We continue here by addressing a few more questions and looking at ways to avoid unnecessary conflict, when possible. Can I Force My Ex To Move Out According to British Columbia’s Family Law Act, the court may grant one spouse…
DetailsFollowing the decision to separate or divorce, a lot of couples turn their focus to how they will part ways. In a perfect world, it would be an easy, mutually agreed upon decision. Unfortunately, few things in life go exactly according to plan, making it important to understand your options. Do I Have To Move Out? No,…
DetailsHaving discussed the importance of enduring power of attorney (EPOA), we now turn the focus to representation agreements. An integral part of every estate plan, the representation agreement helps ensure that should you become incapacitated, your personal and health care decisions will be handled in the way that you see fit. What Is A Representation…
DetailsWhen people think of estate planning, the first thought often goes to writing a will. A key part of the process, wills are important but there’s more to consider when getting your affairs in order. Enduring power of attorney is a critical part of any person’s plan for the future. While it may be difficult…
DetailsIn a world where ‘conscious uncoupling’ has become the benchmark of a good divorce, spouses are seeking strategies to navigate separation without resorting to acrimonious courtroom showdowns. Enter mediation, a process that encourages cooperation, compromise, and helps mitigate conflict for spouses looking to part ways. Family Mediation 101 Family mediation is a dispute resolution method…
DetailsOn behalf of Hawthorne, Piggott & Company posted in family law on Monday, September 10, 2018. A lot of co-parenting advice is aimed at parents following their final divorce, but how should children be approached during the process of separating and finalizing a split? This can be one of the most difficult periods for co-parenting,…
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