What to Do When a Death Occurs in Your Family: New Brochure from M.J. O'Nions Lawyer & Mediator
With the objective of giving the public better knowledge and helpful information on what to do when a death occurs in the family, M.J. O'Nions Lawyer & Mediator has created a new brochure containing details on what every family member needs to know.
US, March 3, 2015 (Newswire.com) - With the objective of giving the public better knowledge and helpful information on what to do when a death occurs in the family, M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator has created a new brochure containing details on what every family member needs to know.
One of the most difficult things to deal with is a death in a family. Aside from being devastated on the feeling of losing someone, some financial matters may also add to the worries and issues that the family members can encounter. Following the death, it’s often a common problem for the family members to know where to start. This is where M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator’s new brochure can help you!
With the objective of giving the public better knowledge and helpful information on what to do when a death occurs in the family, M.J. O'Nions Lawyer & Mediator has created a new brochure containing details on what every family member needs to know.
What You Should Know
The said brochure is created to give the following information, which is imperative for every individual so that he/she can cope more easily with the death of a family member:
1. Preliminary steps needed to be done after the death of a loved one such as obtaining a death certificate, finding the last will and other legal matters.
2. Validating the will (“Probate”) or applying for Letters of Administration.
3. Advertising for Creditors in accordance with the Wills, Estates and Succession Act
4. Government benefits the family members can claim and how to get them?
5. What are some Government benefits that will need to be cancelled after the death of your loved one? This may include benefits such as Old Age Security, Canada Pension Plan Benefits and others.
6. What you should know about tax matters as well as filing a final return for your loved one, for the estate, and acquiring a tax clearance certificate.
About M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator
M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator is a law firm practicing and providinga wide range of legal services in the areasof mediation, family law, collaborative divorce, wills& estates & business law. The principal, Mark-John O’Nions has been practicing law in British Columbia since 1997 and is accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia as a family law mediator and is experienced in civil mediation.
M.J. O’Nions Lawyer & Mediator believes that it would be a great help for every family who has lost a loved one to be knowledgeable enough when it comes to dealing with legal matters. Coping with feelings of anxiety and stress during the most difficult time in their life can be lightened when they know exactly what to do and where to start.
For more details or any questions you may have, give them a call at 604-697-0996 or go to their website at http://www.mjonions.com/.