Disinheritance

FAQs on Estate Planning: Can I Name My Common-Law Partner as a Beneficiary?

Estate planning is a deeply personal process, allowing you to ensure that your assets are distributed according to your wishes after your passing. One common question that arises is whether you can name your common-law partner as a beneficiary in your will. In British Columbia, the answer is yes, but there are important considerations to […]

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FAQs on Estate Planning: Can You Disinherit Your Spouse or Children in British Columbia?

Estate planning is a crucial aspect of ensuring that your wishes are honored after your passing. However, in British Columbia, the ability to disinherit a spouse or children is subject to specific legal constraints under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA). If you are considering this option, it’s essential to understand the legal landscape

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Melissa has 8+ years of combined Commercial, Business and Contract Law experience as In-House Counsel in manufacturing, health, real estate development, and broadcast communication industries. She is instrumental in developing strategies to minimize legal risk and ensure regulatory compliance.

She has 6+ years of Human Resources Management experience and a Chartered Professional in Human Resources (CPHR) designation. Her practice includes Family Law, Civil Litigation, Wills & Estates and Real Estate & Conveyancing.

For fun, she visits ancient sites and ruins and belts out popular Broadway tunes.

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Northam Law is a boutique law firm offering advisory services in Real Estate Law and Conveyancing, Business Law, and Human Resources. Our practice areas also include Wills & Estates and Family Law. Notarization services are also available.

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