Westcoast Wills & Estates

05/22/2026

We’re excited to be part of the North Shore Seniors’ Health Expo on Friday, June 19!

This free community event brings together exhibitors, speakers, and organizations dedicated to supporting seniors, caregivers, and families across the North Shore and Vancouver.

Westcoast Wills & Estates will be attending as an exhibitor, and estate planning lawyer Mike Beishuizen will also be giving a presentation on the importance of planning for the future. His talk will cover key estate planning documents, including wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements, along with important considerations for protecting yourself and your loved ones.

If you’re attending the expo, we’d love for you to stop by our booth to say hello and learn more about our estate planning and probate services.

📍 West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre (695 21st Street)
West Vancouver Community Centre Gymnasium (2121 Marine Drive)
📅 Friday, June 19, 2026
🕘 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
🎫 Free Admission

We look forward to seeing you there!

04/30/2026

Westcoast Wills & Estates is excited to be part of the 2026 Caregiver Expo in North Vancouver this weekend.

Our North Vancouver team will be at the Silver Harbour Senior Centre on Saturday, May 2 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a free community event bringing together organizations offering support, resources, and information for caregivers and families.

If you’re attending, stop by our booth to say hello to Kiara Gibbons and Violet Hopps, who will be there to chat about estate planning and probate, including wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements.

Events like this are a great way to connect with professionals and learn more about planning ahead and supporting loved ones.

If you can’t make it but would like more information about estate planning or probate, please call our office to book a consultation. We’re always happy to help. You can also keep an eye on our page to see when we’ll be attending community events near you.

We hope to see you there!

01/30/2026

🎉 Our firm is growing, and we’re excited to share two big announcements! 🎉

We’re thrilled to welcome Joanna Tu as the newest lawyer to join our team and to officially open our Richmond office, where she will be practicing.

Joanna is now welcoming new estate planning clients and helps individuals and families with wills and comprehensive estate planning. Whether you’re creating your first will or updating an existing estate plan, she provides thoughtful, personalized guidance every step of the way. Joanna is fluent in Mandarin and English, providing legal services in both languages.

📍 305-5811 Cooney Rd.
Richmond, BC V6X 3M1

📞 604-230-1068
Call our Richmond office today to book an appointment with Joanna.

We can’t wait to continue growing and serving clients in Richmond and beyond! 💙

01/16/2026

Happy New Year from Westcoast Wills & Estates ✨

As we begin a new year, many families find themselves ready to address probate and estate administration matters that were understandably put on hold during the busy holiday season.

If you are acting as an executor or have recently lost a loved one, navigating probate can feel overwhelming. Our wills and estates lawyers support clients across the Lower Mainland with probate applications, estate administration, executor responsibilities, and guiding estates through to completion with clarity and care.

Starting the probate process earlier in the year can help reduce delays, avoid unnecessary stress, and provide peace of mind for the months ahead. Whether an estate is straightforward or more complex, our team is here to provide experienced and compassionate guidance every step of the way.

With offices in Vancouver, North Vancouver, Burnaby, Richmond, and Surrey, Westcoast Wills & Estates is proud to support families throughout British Columbia.

If probate or estate administration is on your to-do list this year, we’re here to help. Contact us to book a consultation and take the next step forward with confidence.

12/23/2025

🎄 Holiday Hours Update 🎄

As we head into the holiday season, we wanted to share our modified office hours so you can plan accordingly:

• December 25 (Christmas Day): Closed
• December 26 (Boxing Day): Open 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• December 31 (New Year’s Eve): Open 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
• January 1 (New Year’s Day): Closed

Thank you for your understanding, and we wish you and your loved ones a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! 🎉💙

12/12/2025

Happy Holidays from all of us at Westcoast Wills & Estates! Wishing you a joyful season and a wonderful New Year ahead. ✨🎄

Peace of mind with friendly wills and probate lawyers in Vancouver. Our estate lawyers help clients with estates, tax, and corporate law.

11/26/2025

At Westcoast Wills & Estates, we’re committed not only to providing trusted legal services, but also to supporting our community through free public presentations on estate planning and probate.

Today, Mike Beishuizen is speaking at Silver Harbour Centre, where he’s guiding a group of local seniors through important topics such as Incapacity Planning and MAID.

We believe education empowers people to make informed decisions about their future — and we’re proud to share this knowledge with our community.

Check our page regularly for upcoming free presentations near you!

11/12/2025

Meet our 2025 team at Westcoast Wills & Estates! We’re proud to serve clients across the Lower Mainland with trusted advice in wills, estate planning, probate, tax law, corporate law and family law. Here’s to another great year of helping families plan for the future with confidence.

11/03/2025

We’re proud to share that Mike Beishuizen of Westcoast Wills & Estates will be joining a distinguished panel of speakers for the CLEBC Basics of Wills and Estate Planning course!

Mike will be presenting on the basics of probate and estate administration, alongside other experienced professionals sharing practical insights on wills and estate planning in BC.

If you’re a legal professional looking to expand your knowledge in wills and probate, don’t miss this valuable learning opportunity!

Starting your wills and estates practice—or just want to strengthen your foundation? This is the perfect place to begin.

Join CLEBC’s Basics of Wills & Estate Planning next week on Nov. 4 and 5 for an in-depth look at how to draft wills, create solid estate plans, and navigate key tax and probate considerations. You’ll also learn when trust planning comes into play and how to approach client interviews with confidence.

Our expert faculty will guide you through practical strategies, proven techniques, and real-world examples that will help you handle wills and estates files from start to finish.

Join us next week and get ready to build your confidence and take your practice to the next level!

🔗 Save your spot: https://store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails.aspx?title=Basics-of-Wills-&-Estate-Planning-2025&cid=2290

10/31/2025

Last Friday, October 24th, our Vancouver-based estate planning lawyer, Jessica P**n, was a guest speaker at the 2025 S.U.C.C.E.S.S. Foundations Community Day!

Conducted in Cantonese, the event welcomed over 55 attendees for a day filled with learning, meaningful conversations, and community connection. Jessica spoke on legacy and estate planning, sharing practical insights on how families can plan for the future and protect their loved ones.

At Westcoast Wills & Estates, we’re proud to support community education. Our estate planning and probate lawyers regularly speak at public events throughout the year — follow us to find out when the next one is happening near you!