Date: Wednesday, February 14, 2024
Time: 2pm to 3:30pm
Location: NexusBC Community Resource Centre

This free workshop is presented by Sebastian Lipnicki, Martin Estate & Injury Law.

Topics will cover:

  • What is your “estate”?
  • What happens to your debts when you die?   
  • If you die without a will, who gets your estate?
  • Reducing tax  – how to leave assets to somebody outside your will
  • Should you leave a pet in your will?  How to care for pets after death?
  • Preparing your own will – resources to help you
  • When do you need a lawyer to prepare your will?
  • Who is allowed to challenge your will after you die?
  • What is Probate and what does it cost?
  • Lifetime powers – different types of Powers of Attorney  
  • Guardianships – how to care for somebody who can’t care for themselves
  • Family Law interactions with Wills & Estates – separated/divorced/common law spouses – what are their rights?  When do you have to provide for them in your will? 
  • Choosing your own health care:  Representation Agreements, Medically Assisted Dying, and more

Seating is limited. Phone 250.545.0585 or sign up here:

Workshop Registration