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Crystal Arbour

crystal.arbour@albertlawco.com

Crystal knows that the effective practice of family law is less about “winning” and more about finding fair and sustainable solutions to life’s most complex and emotionally-charged issues. She has been finding common ground and advocating compassionately for her clients since being called to the Bar in 2014. Crystal has worked with clients from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from her work with Legal Aid and as Duty Counsel to complex family property litigation; but she strongly prefers applying alternative dispute resolution practices whenever possible. Crystal has obtained accreditation as a Mediator through the Law Society of British Columbia, and as a Collaborative Divorce Professional.

When she isn’t working, she can often be found on a mountain peak somewhere in BC or Washington, or absorbing culture and cuisine in a far-flung destination.

Areas of Practice:

Family law, including separation agreements, cohabitation agreements, divorce, spousal support, child support, parenting time, and complex family property litigation. Crystal is also an accredited Collaborative Divorce Professional and Mediator.

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The Executor’s Role
The Executor’s Role

An executor is the person appointed in a Will to administer the estate of deceased person (the “Will-Maker”). The executor is the representative and trustee of the estate, meaning that he or she has a fiduciary responsibility to act in the best interests of the estate and its beneficiaries. The executor’s job is to carry out the instructions of the Will-Maker as expressed in the Will.

There are various stages to administering an estate, which we have set out in a very general way in this blog.

Handling Estate Assets that are Outside of BC
Handling Estate Assets that are Outside of BC

Individuals often own property in many jurisdictions, not just in British Columbia. Or, the testator (or will maker) may be living in different jurisdictions throughout the year. Generally speaking, probate ought to occur in the jurisdiction most closely connected with the testator. However, beginning probate or litigation in BC has advantages such as favourable wills variation laws.

Separation and Divorce Basics in BC
Separation and Divorce Basics in BC

Separation and Divorce Basics in BC

A married couple or a couple living in a marriage-like relationship (often referred to as common law) are considered separated when at least one of them decides to separate and stop living together.

Child support is the right of the child to receive and cannot be waived by separating parents.

Spousal support is calculated in accordance with the Spousal Support Advisory Guidelines and, unlike child support, is negotiable.