Estate Planning Essentials: Myths and Truths Explained

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Introduction Estate planning, a phrase often heard but needs to be fully understood, is a vital aspect of preparing for the future. With so many misconceptions floating around, it’s high time we demystify this crucial topic, especially for residents of British Columbia. Understanding Estate Planning Estate planning encompasses the decision-making process regarding managing and distributing […]

Understanding the Basics of Power of Attorney in British Columbia

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Introduction A Power of Attorney (PoA) is a legal document that grants one or more individuals (the attorney) the authority to act on behalf of another person (the grantor) regarding financial and legal matters. This document becomes particularly vital when the grantor cannot manage their affairs due to illness, absence, or incapacity. The Legal Framework […]

What can happen if I don’t have a Power of Attorney?

A Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants someone else the power to act on your behalf for legal and financial matters while you are alive. However, if you become incapable of managing your affairs and do not have a Power of Attorney in place, the consequences can be severe. In British Columbia, […]

New educational video featuring Scott Simpson and Ranbir Bains

We are very pleased to announce our participation in “Aging Well, Planning Well”, a new health and education initiative by the Abbotsford Division of Family Practice. We wrote an article for their magazine and filmed an educational video for their website about Wills, Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements. We hope you will enjoy this […]

Why is having a Power of Attorney important?

From Chilliwack Progress – Ask An Expert section Many people, especially people with spouses, don’t really think they need a Power of Attorney. If one is unable to act on their own behalf, many assume that a spouse or family member can just step in and take care of legal and financial affairs such as […]

Back-to-School Advice: Create a Power of Attorney for Parents of Post-Secondary Students

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One important back-to-school item that most post-secondary students may not be aware of is a Power of Attorney for parents, particularly when adult children are studying away from home. Out-of-town university or college students may still need help with day-to-day items such as banking, paying bills, or even making arrangements for rentals in their name. […]