Wills & Estates
Protecting your family's future with clear estate planning
Protecting your family's future with clear estate planning
Estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and ensure your wishes are carried out. MV Law Corporation assists individuals and families throughout British Columbia with wills, powers of attorney, representation agreements, and estate administration.
What We Handle
- Wills Drafting and Review
- Powers of Attorney (Financial)
- Representation Agreements (Healthcare and Personal Care)
- Advance Directives
- Estate Planning and Strategy
- Probate Applications
- Estate Administration
- Executor Assistance
- Beneficiary Disputes
- Variation of Wills (Wills Variation Act claims)
- Trusts — Testamentary and Inter Vivos
- Guardianship Applications
Who This Is For
Adults who want to ensure their assets are distributed according to their wishes, Parents who need to appoint a guardian for minor children, Individuals planning for incapacity with a power of attorney or representation agreement, Executors who need guidance administering an estate, Beneficiaries who have concerns about an estate, Anyone who has experienced a major life event — marriage, divorce, birth of a child, or significant asset acquisition.
Wills — Getting It Right Matters
A will prepared by a lawyer is clear, properly witnessed, and reduces the risk of disputes. We draft wills that reflect your specific wishes, account for your assets and family situation, and meet BC's legal requirements under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA).
Powers of Attorney and Representation Agreements
If you become incapacitated without these documents in place, your family may face delays and court proceedings to manage your financial or healthcare decisions. We prepare enduring powers of attorney and representation agreements that give you control over who acts for you if you cannot act for yourself.
Estate Administration and Probate
When a loved one passes away, the executor of their estate faces legal, financial, and administrative obligations. We guide executors through the probate process, asset gathering, debt payment, and distribution to beneficiaries — ensuring the estate is administered correctly and the executor is protected.
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