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As a team of wills and estate planning lawyers in Vancouver, it may surprise people to learn that a significant amount of will variation cases—people looking to challenge or alter a will—comes from adult children who have been disinherited and left out of their parents' wills. According to Section 60 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, adult independent children may ask the Court to vary the Will of their parent if the will-maker did not make adequate provision for the child. For more, go to: http://www.kushnerlaw.ca/wills-variation-claims-evaluating-the-claims-of-adult-independent-children/

As a firm of Vancouver estate lawyers, the team at Kushner understands that the probate process can be overwhelming for anyone without legal training. When dealing with the passing of a loved one, all the document preparation and filing—not to mention corresponding with financial institutions—can become overwhelming. However, an experienced estate lawyer can make the process easier, while ensuring all legal obligations are fulfilled in an accurate and timely manner.

As family lawyers in Vancouver, the legal team at Kushner Law understands that legal battles within a family can be a hard and emotionally draining process that's often drawn out. To shorten the process (and the emotional burden), the family lawyers at Kushner suggest taking full advantage of what's known as the Judicial Case Conference.

When it comes to the discussions around Wills and Estates, the team at Kushner Law knows that the terminology can be quite confusing. One of the more interesting terms is residue of estate, which refers to assets that aren't gifted to specific beneficiaries. To address this, the firm recently published an article that discusses residue of estate and residual beneficiaries. For more, go to: http://www.kushnerlaw.ca/what-is-the-residue-of-an-estate/

Gift giving in wills seems relatively straightforward, but the Vancouver estate lawyers at Kushner Law want people to be aware there are limitations. In BC, the Wills Estates and Succession Act ("WESA") governs legislation with respect to the litigation determining the validity of gifts made in Wills. If a named beneficiary is also a witness to the will, complications will arise. For more, go to: http://www.kushnerlaw.ca/wesa-witnesses-and-gifts/

Wills are a tricky business at the best of times. When expectations and loss are at play, gift giving can be difficult. That's why estate lawyers work hard to make sure the will maker's wishes are expressed as clearly as possible. If at some point a will maker decides to create a new will, it's important to revoke the old one to minimize any misunderstanding and confusion. For more, go to: http://www.kushnerlaw.ca/revocation-of-wills/

Family law is one of the most difficult and delicate aspects of the law. Clients typically need a family lawyer in order to commence or respond to a family claim, following a separation in a marriage or common-law relationship. When it comes to helping clients navigate the legal process and protect their rights, a good family lawyer is a valuable resource that can minimize the emotional stress and costly litigation associated with relationship breakdown and separation.

As a group of estate litigation lawyers in Vancouver, the team at Kushner Law Group know that most people understand the importance of having a will. However, review and revision are often necessary to ensure that estate planning goals stay the same. For most, a review every three to five years is recommended.

As a team that practices in litigation law in Vancouver, the lawyers at Kushner Law Group know that a testator's intent is a central issue to many estate litigation disputes. However, a new blog explores how Section 58 of the Wills Estates and Succession Act provides a useful tool to cure defects in a will and to ensure that the testator's last wishes get fulfilled, even if there are some issues with respect to the formalities of their will.

Family law is a focus at Kushner Law Group. The Wills Estates and Succession Act provides spouses and children with the ability to challenge the will of a deceased spouse or parent if they believe that they have not been adequately provided for. In the case of spouses, one tool that the Courts have used in determining what an appropriate provision would be is making an assessment based on whether the parties had separated during the lifetime of the deceased. This is called using a "notional separation."