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At every opportunity, our law firm strives to deliver excellent counsel and representation concerning wills, estates and trusts to clients in the Vancouver area and beyond. We serve individuals, families and their businesses.
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LEADERSHIP IN ESTATE LITIGATION AND PLANNING FOR VANCOUVER
Friesen and Epp is a Vancouver based law firm with vast knowledge in the areas of Estate Litigation and Planning, Civil and Commercial Disputes, and Real Estate Transactions. With over 3 decades of experience, Friesen and Epp has strategically grown and focused its practice towards being well known for its successes in trial and mediation proceedings.
Estate matters such as wills and trust creation, wills contests, probate, passing of accounts, unjust enrichments, elder abuse claims, and disinheritance can be both confusing and emotionally charged for all involved. Our goal as a firm is to be a knowledgeable resource and trusted advisor to our clients as they navigate through the sensitive matters of estate litigation.
PRIMARY AREAS OF PRACTICE
Our Vancouver Lawyers
KENNETH FRIESEN, LL.B.
Called to the Bar in 1992, Ken Friesen has been leading the firm in the area of estate and trust litigation for over 20 years. He has a track record of excellence at both the trial and appeal court levels.
Areas of Practice: Civil and Estate Litigation, Disinheritance, Mediation, Committeeship
HAROLD EPP, LL.B
Called to the Bar in 1977, Harold Epp is the co-founder of Friesen and Epp. Harold has extensive experience in the areas of Real Estate Law, Corporate Law (incorporation, shareholder agreements, business sales and acquisition) and Estate Planning and Trusts.
Areas of Practice: Real Estate, Estate Planning and Trusts, Corporate and Commercial Law
VALERIE LEBLANC, LL.B
Valerie A. LeBlanc (MA, LLB) is an associate at Friesen and Epp, having completed her articles with the firm in 2011. She works with Ken Friesen on his litigation files, particularly in the wills and estates and commercial areas.
Areas of Practice: Civil and Estate Litigation, Disinheritance, Mediation, Committeeship
ESTATE AND CORPORATE
LAW RESOURCES
Wills, Estates and Succession Act
Contains recent amendments to the law surrounding the passage of property on death either by will or in the event of intestacy (dying without a will).
Business Corporations Act
Find the latest definitions for Corporate and Commercial Law set out by the BC Government.
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BC Probate Rules (Supreme Court Civil Rules)
New rules came into effect with the Wills, Estates and Succession Act on March 31, 2014.
Land Title Act
Find the latest definitions covered under the Land Title Act set out by the BC Government.
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Strata Property Act
Current as of April 29th, 2015, find the latest definitions covered under the Strata Property Act set out by the BC Government.
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