Wills & Incapacity Planning
When it comes to setting out your wishes for your Estate and how to take care of your children/family in the event of your death, some decisions are tough to make. Without making those decisions, your family may be left at the mercy of the British Columbia laws which govern an "Estate without a Will" (Intestate). Commonly, due to the strict provisions under these laws, these provisions will NOT reflect your wishes or the best results for your family.
A Will sets out your wishes regarding the following:
- Appointment of Executor and Trustee to administer your Estate and your wishes;
- How you want your Estate (what you own) divided;
- Guardians to take care of your children and their inheritance; as well as
- Any other specific bequests, directions, and exclusions
Incapacity Planning:
All too often we do not think of ourselves as "INCAPABLE". All too often we do not ever consider that literally we could cross the street, get hit by a car and spend the rest of our lives struggling to live an independent life again. All too often we say to ourselves, "I'll get to it.". . . and never do . . . and then . . .
****PLEASE BE AWARE:
As of September 1, 2011, significant changes to the various British Columbia laws which govern Wills and Estates/Incapacity Planning will occur. Our firm can help you with effective estate planning and incapacity planning tailored to your specific requirements.
We also provide advice and prepare the following:
- Enduring Powers of Attorney;
- Representation Agreements (designation of a person to make health care decisions on your behalf);
- Advance Directives for Health Care;
- Committee;
- Acting as an Executor;
- Charitable Gifts and Bequests;
- Life Estates
To help you get started or should you have concerns as to whether the new legislative changes will affect your present estate/incapacity planning, we offer a One (1) hour initial consultation (free of charge), wherein we discuss the essential information, identify issues and concerns, so that you are fully informed with the knowledge necessary for your estate/incapacity planning.
Before we meet, we suggest that you read and complete this QUESTIONNAIRE to provide us with some background information and to help us identify issues and concerns to discuss with you.
To book your initial consultation, call Martin & Martin Lawyers TODAY for a BETTER tomorrow!
