When you are living life, going along with whatever the world brings to you, you don’t want to think about such heavy matter as putting a will in place. You know you need to do it but not now. There is a flip side to this thinking. What if the unthinkable happened and you suddenly […]
Getting your estate in order needs to be high on your priority list. There are so many details beyond a will that need looking into. Many people come to our law office, Garton & Harris, wondering what to do. They believe that because they have few assets they may not need an estate plan. They […]
Have you thought about what would happen to your assets and property — even your bills — if you were incapacitated or unable to make decisions on your own? If you haven’t put a power of attorney in place, this makes for a good first step in estate planning. A power of attorney is someone […]
Getting your estate plan in place is important to those who will be left behind when you pass away or when you are not able to make decisions on your own. Part of this is to put a power of attorney in place and name someone to make decisions on your behalf. A Representation Agreement […]
An estate plan of any sort will include your will. You may want to give some of your property and assets to your heirs or even a charity that you have grown close to over the years. The Succession Law Reform Act has much to say about estate planning and wills in particular. Your estate […]
When a person passes away, he or she leaves behind an estate. Some people don’t have a will put in place because they don’t think they have assets worthy of this action. Nothing could be further from the truth. Your children would very much appreciate remembering you as they use the family china or cover […]
Nowadays, second marriages are not uncommon. This brings us blended families and changes may occur in your estate plan because of this. Generally, a person who is writing a will when a second or third marriage takes place will do his or her best to create a balanced picture. This person tries to appease his […]
Have you contemplated putting an estate plan in place, only to stop because the task seems too daunting and difficult on your own? The law firm of Garton & Harris understands this, and with our extensive knowledge of the subject, we know how to organize your documents, do research on your situation and give you […]
What happens when you are no longer here? What documentation do you have in place that will guide your executor, trustee or the person who has power of attorney over your estate to make sure that your wishes are handled accordingly? Many times, it comes down to the fact that your executor doesn’t even know […]
British Columbia seniors may have questions about what the advantages of having a power of attorney are. You want to know the risks as well. There are certain overriding premises that are found in researching this subject. Having a power of attorney makes it clear to everyone who is responsible for your property, assets and […]