At the Law Offices of Gould Goodwin & Co. we have spent more than 25 years helping individuals, families and companies through difficult times. We understand how hard it is to deal with the physical, emotional and financial issues in the wake of conflict and legal issues. We are experienced with a well earned reputation for providing caring, aggressive, high quality legal representation for our clients.
If you or someone you know are experiencing marriage breakdown there are important new laws that may impact on your situation. British Columbia is relatively unique in having a Wills Variation Act. Children and spouses of a deceased may apply to vary a Will if treated unfairly by the deceased parent or spouse.
If you or someone you know are experiencing marriage breakdown there are important new laws that may impact on your situation. British Columbia is relatively unique in having a Wills Variation Act. Children and spouses of a deceased may apply to vary a Will if treated unfairly by the deceased parent or spouse.
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Many and varied are the circumstances where a person may have a claim against the estate of a deceased person. If you feel you have been unfairly treated, you need to obtain some legal advice. Children and spouses of a deceased person have certain rights to seek a variation of a Will pursuant to the Wills Variation Act.
If you are experiencing a relationship breakdown (marriage or common-law), you need to understand your legal rights! Your actions/decisions at this critical time may have far reaching impacts on your future. David H. Goodwin has more than 30 years in guiding the parties in making informed choices based on thorough competent legal advice.
The importance of a Will - A Will is especially important if you have a spouse and/or children. In the absence of a Will, the Public Trustee will administer the portion of your Estate going to your children. This adds significant complexities and cost in providing the necessary care for your children.