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What does a litigation lawyer do? In many instances, people may live their whole lives without ever learning the answer. But when legal action is initiated—either by an individual or against them, the services of such a lawyer becomes indispensable. To help Vancouverites and British Columbians understand the role a litigation lawyer plays, the team at Kushner Law Group have dedicated a page on their website to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).

What happens if a family member is wrongfully excluded from a will? If a person in British Columbia believes they have been wrongfully left out of a will, or are not properly provided for, they have 180 days from the day that the Grant of Probate is issued to bring on an action, pursuant to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, to vary a will.

How many people do you know who hold a valid will? It might seem like a strange question, but it's a task that many postpone. There's often a fear it will take too much time or money. However, having a will becomes non-negotiable in certain circumstances.

The Vancouver Estate Lawyers at Kushner Group have a practice in wills variation, litigation, and estate planning in Vancouver. While estate planning is often an uncomfortable topic, it is one of the greatest gifts one can give, providing peace of mind and care to family members during the periods of transition and upheaval when a death occurs.

Family law is often an emotionally fraught practice. Whether a person is in a relationship, separated or recently divorced, it can be staggering to be the subject of a claim. If proceedings start, it's important to work with a well-practiced family lawyer. Family lawyers typically perform two broad roles. They:

Last month, the Vancouver estate lawyers at Kushner Law Group began a two-part blog series that centred around the case of Bouchard v. Bouchard, 2018 BCSC 1728. In the case, the applicant was seeking an Order that lump-sum child support be paid from the Estate of the Deceased in the form of the trust funds left to the children. The blog shares how the Honourable Madame Justice Donegan concluded the case.

As family lawyers in Vancouver, the team at Kushner Law Group know there are many complex intersections between Family Law and Estate Law. Both areas of law are highly personal, and in British Columbia, both have undergone significant shifts as a result of the introductions of the Family Law Act and the Wills Estates and Succession Act. In recent years, Estate Lawyers have increasingly encountered family law issues when spouses of the recently deceased advance continuing support claims.

Last month, the Vancouver estate lawyers at Kushner Law Group began a two-part blog that explored how a beneficiary might sue in the event there is a problem with the administration of an estate. In part two of the blog, the conclusion of Jang v. Jang, 2018 BCSC 1649 is addressed.

As a team of estate lawyers in Vancouver, the lawyers at Kushner Law Group are often consulted by beneficiaries who are unhappy with the current administration of an Estate. A beneficiary under a will is restricted in his or her ability to sue in the name of the personal representative of the deceased person. The Wills, Estates and Succession Act imposes this restriction under the condition that a beneficiary must obtain leave of the court before bringing such a suit.

Unless the circumstances are extraordinary, no one really expects to become embroiled in a lawsuit. As a firm of lawyers in Vancouver, the team at Kushner Law Group explains why legal representation can be helpful when there is no alternative but to defend against Civil Litigation. For more, go to: http://www.kushnerlaw.ca/services/civil-litigation/