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Wills + Estates | Estate Administration + Probate

You’ve got memories to hold onto. Let us handle the rest.

You should be honouring someone you loved, not grinding through legalities and paperwork. Let us take care of the probate and estate administration process so you can focus on remembering, not managing.

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Let us carry the legal weight for a while.

You’re navigating one of life’s hardest moments—this isn’t the time to figure out legal logistics on your own. Our team has helped hundreds of clients in South Surrey and White Rock handle probate and estate administration with calm, step-by-step support. We cut through the noise, handle the filings, and give you room to breathe.

Estate Administration and Probate

Frequently
Asked
Questions

  • Take a breath, then give us a call. As executor, you’re responsible for settling the estate, paying debts, distributing assets, and filing paperwork. We guide you through each step, making sure nothing gets missed and helping you avoid common mistakes that cause delays or conflict.

  • Probate is the legal process that confirms a will is valid and gives the executor the authority to carry out its instructions. Not every estate needs probate, but if property needs to be transferred or there are financial institutions involved, it’s often required. We’ll let you know exactly what’s needed—and what’s not.

  • Yes. We handle everything from preparing the probate application to working with financial institutions and ensuring the estate is distributed properly. You don’t have to do this alone—we’re here to take the pressure off.

  • Technically, no—but unless you’ve done this before, it’s easy to get overwhelmed or make costly errors. Our clients come to us because they want it done right the first time, with less stress and fewer surprises.

  • If someone passes away without a will, the estate is distributed according to BC’s intestacy laws. It can be more complicated, but we can walk you through who’s entitled to what and help you apply to be the estate administrator.

  • It includes collecting assets, paying debts and taxes, filing court documents, and distributing what’s left to beneficiaries. We’ll help you stay organized, meet deadlines, and make sure you’re legally protected as you carry out your role.

  • Yes. We can advise you on how to prevent issues from escalating and, if needed, represent you in court. Our goal is to help you manage the process smoothly, with as little conflict and confusion as possible.

  • Because we’ve done this hundreds of times for clients all over the Lower Mainland and Fraser Valley – and we know how personal it is. We don’t just fill out forms. We explain everything clearly, handle the details, and help you move through the process with as little stress as possible.