Most executors benefit from involving a lawyer early in the process — ideally before taking any significant steps with the estate. Early legal guidance helps you avoid procedural errors, understand your obligations, and protect yourself from personal liability before issues arise.
At Fast & Company, we tailor our involvement to what you actually need. Some executors prefer to hand off the process entirely; others want legal support at key stages while managing the day-to-day themselves. Either approach is workable, and we are happy to discuss what makes sense for your situation.
A probate and estate lawyer can assist with preparing and filing court applications for a grant of probate, grant of administration, or ancillary grant; advising on the payment of estate debts in the correct order; preparing the legal documentation required for asset distributions, including the financial accounting to beneficiaries; coordinating with your accountant on tax filing requirements; handling estate-related real estate transactions through our RELEX™ program; and advising on more complex matters such as jointly held assets or situations where a resulting trust may exist.
Our law office works with clients throughout Metro Vancouver including Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Surrey and throughout the Lower Mainland. In most cases, we charges no fees upfront on estate work. We also offer a complimentary initial consultation — a no-obligation call to help you understand your next steps and determine how we can assist.
If you are ready to receive legal support with your executor duties or prefer to speak with an associate to learn more, you can Contact us or call our office at 604-273-6424.
