Author: Fiona Hunter

Recent government initiatives have made estate planning in British Columbia more complicated and challenging than what may be the case in Alberta. It behooves Alberta lawyers advising clients who have wealth in BC, or who reside in BC, to ensure that planning undertaken does not result in unexpected taxes and fees arising under BC’s statutory regime. This paper explores the legislative framework in British Columbia and discusses how BC lawyers address the challenges posed.

This paper is part of a collection presented at LESA’s 2025 Refresher: Wills and Estates in Victoria, BC on April 10-12, 2025.