Let Our Estate Planning Team Guide You Towards a Secure Future for Your Family
Your estate plan brings your family – your most important asset – peace of mind both now and in the future. Our estate plan group will take a caring and strategic approach to your overall estate plan that includes a Representation Agreement for medical decisions, an Enduring Power of Attorney for medical decisions, and your Last Will setting out how you would like your assets to be distributed upon your passing. Our team will help out a plan in place to help with peace of mind that your family is taking care of. Putting a plan together for the future is what our lawyers are here for.
Representation Agreement
Whether you are a first-time home buyer or if this is the 20th home you are purchasing, our real estate group will advise you of every step to demystify the real estate purchase process. Our aim is to make your real estate transaction easy to understand.
Your Last Will
Estate Administration
There is a lot to work through when someone passes away. Our probate team can guide you in honouring your loved one’s final wishes through the probate and administration process.
Enduring Power of Attorney
You have worked hard to acquire assets in pursuit of your life’s goals. Your estate plan should include an Enduring Power of Attorney where you appoint someone to make financial decisions for you in the event you become unable to make your own financial decisions. We have experience in advising clients on what to think about when appointing an Enduring Power of Attorney.
Probate Administration
Probate is the legal process that upon someone’s passing the Supreme Court of BC makes an order or grant that appoints a person, known as the Personal Representative, to act for all purposes as if the deceased person were still alive.
Professional Executor
Fees And Taxes
In certain cases, your estate may also have to pay capital gains taxes for assets that have appreciated in value. In these circumstances, we would advise the executor to obtain expert advice from a designated Chartered Professional Accountant.
Our services
Family law
Swiftsure Law in Victoria has a proven track record of achieving positive results for its clients both inside and outside of the courtroom. Careful planning and a crafted strategic presentation win the day.
Divorce & separation
A separation agreement is a legally-binding document that is filed with, and fully enforceable by, the court. While you may be motivated to resolve your divorce or separation quickly, agreeing to something that hurts you can have costs that far outweigh the benefits of a speedy resolution.
Mediation
A mediator is a neutral facilitator who builds consensus between parties and then documents their agreement. Separation agreements made at mediations are legally binding and when filed with the court, are enforceable like a court order. A mediator neither gives legal advice nor makes the decisions for you. Mediation is a confidential process where a decision is made by the parties instead of being imposed upon you.
Criminal law
As a seasoned criminal law practitioner, our senior lawyer Raymond G. Dieno brings a wealth of experience and a steadfast commitment to defending your rights. We provide a comprehensive range of legal services to navigate the complexities of the Canadian criminal justice system. Our dedicated team is here to ensure you receive the best possible defense, regardless of the charges you face.
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Office
201-3795 Carey Rd, Victoria, BC V8Z 6T8
Contact
Hours
Monday to Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday: closed
