Wills & Trusts
A well drafted, up-to-date will is one of the best legacies you can leave your family. and will greatly reduce the potential for litigation, such as wills variation claims or allegations of undue influence. If you’re already dealing with a contentious estate, our estate litigation lawyers can help.
- Succession planning
- Wills and estate planning
- Trust agreements
- Estate litigation
Business Law
Munro & Crawford can be a part of your management team when you need to purchase, start up, run, expand or sell your business.
- Legal and strategic business advice
- Incorporation and capitalization
- Structure and negotiation of agreements and contracts
- All forms of legal documentation
Probate & Estate Administration
Estate administration under British Columbia estate law covers a wide range of activities including:
- Meeting with the executor(s)
- Obtaining a comprehensive list of the assets of the deceased
- Contacting all beneficiaries
- Preparing the necessary court application
- Post-probate matters:
- Gathering in estate assets (collecting money on deposit in bank accounts, liquidating investments, disposing of real estate, etc.)
- Arranging with accountants to prepare and file the necessary income tax returns
- Providing on-going advice to the executor(s)
Real Estate
Buying, selling or mortgaging a home is often the largest financial transaction of your life. Ensure your interests are protected; tax and title searches need to be completed before closing, and the necessary transfer of title and mortgage documents or discharges need to be properly filed at the Land Titles Office.
- Expertise and sound advice
- Residential Real Estate
- Recreational Real Estate
- Commercial Real Estate
- Corporate Landlord/Tenancy Services
Elder Care
Trust & Estate Services include:
- Financial Management
- Home Management
- Health and Companionship
- Legal Services, such as power of attorney documents