Leaving a Legacy
Most of us wish to leave a legacy at the end of our lives. Whether you wish to pass all of your assets to family members, or your goal is to give back to your community, losing a big portion to taxes is probably not in your plan. Careful planning can eliminate or reduce the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) from being one of your largest — but unintended — beneficiaries.
For assistance drafting a trust, will or enduring power of attorney (EPOA) in British Columbia, contact Chancery Chambers. We are highly qualified in the area of estate planning, wills and trusts, as we have practised tax and estate law for more than 40 years.
Your will is an integral part of your estate plan. Your trust should be too. When you hire Chancery Chambers, our lawyers will ensure that your tax-planned will and other tools, such as trusts, EPOA or representation agreement, effectively protect you and direct your estate to your heirs and beneficiaries, rather than leaving your assets to the government via taxation or allowing the public guardian and trustee to manage your estate.
White Rock South Surrey Enduring Power of Attorney Lawyers
An enduring power of attorney (EPOA) is a document that appoints another individual to sign for you when you are unavailable and to make financial and legal decisions for you, in the event that you are unable to make decisions yourself. At Chancery Chambers, we will help you decide what kind of EPOA is right for you and help you understand the wide range of issues that may arise.
Another tool that may fit your needs while alive is a representation agreement. The Representation Agreement Act allows you to appoint someone as your legal representative to handle all of your financial, legal health care and personal care decisions, if you cannot make them yourself.
Contact our Vancouver trusts, wills and EPOA lawyers at 604-800-5349 or toll free at 866-974-3708 to schedule a consultation today. We serve clients throughout the Lower Mainland of British Columbia, including White Rock South Surrey, Vancouver, Langley and Abbotsford; and Edmonton and Calgary, Alberta.
