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Probate & Estate Services for German-Speaking Clients

Settling an estate can be complex — and even more challenging when it involves international assets, German-language documents, or cross-border legal considerations. Fast & Company provides experienced probate and inheritance legal services in British Columbia, with dedicated support for German-speaking individuals and families, including heirs and executors located in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Deutschsprachige Rechtsberatung im Erbrecht

Wir unterstützen deutschsprachige Mandantinnen und Mandanten bei Nachlassabwicklung und Probate-Verfahren in British Columbia. Wenn Vermögenswerte in Kanada betroffen sind oder Sie als Erbe im Ausland leben, begleiten wir Sie rechtlich sicher und verständlich durch den gesamten Prozess.

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Probate & Estate Administration in BC

Administering an estate in British Columbia requires navigating court processes, legal documentation, and fiduciary obligations. We help executors, administrators, and beneficiaries manage the probate process from start to finish.

Our probate services include:

  • Probate applications in the Supreme Court of British Columbia
  • Guidance for executors and estate administrators
  • Estate asset identification and transfer
  • Creditor notices and estate debt resolution
  • Distribution of inheritances to beneficiaries
  • Assistance with estates involving real property in BC
  • Support for out-of-province and international executors

Legal Support for German-Speaking Clients


We work closely with German-speaking individuals, families, and professionals who require legal assistance in British Columbia.

Our services for German-speaking clients include:

  • Support for beneficiaries living outside Canada
  • Legal consultations in German and English
  • Review and interpretation of German estate documents
  • Assistance for German nationals with assets in British Columbia
  • Coordination with lawyers, notaries, and family members abroad

Unsere Leistungen im Überblick:

  • Nachlassabwicklung (Probate) in British Columbia
  • Beratung für Erben und Testamentsvollstrecker
  • Unterstützung bei deutsch-kanadischen Nachlässen
  • Vertretung bei Erbstreitigkeiten
  • Kommunikation auf Deutsch und Englisch

Cross-Border Estates & International Inheritance

Many estates involve property, beneficiaries, or documentation across multiple countries. We assist clients with estates that connect British Columbia and Germany, helping address:

  • German wills affecting BC assets
  • BC wills affecting heirs living in Germany
  • Recognition and interpretation of foreign estate documents
  • International beneficiary distributions
  • Estate administration where the executor resides outside Canada

Inheritance Disputes & Estate Litigation

We represent clients in inheritance disputes involving BC estates, including:

  • Will challenges
  • Executor disputes
  • Beneficiary disagreements
  • Capacity and undue influence claims
  • Cross-border inheritance conflicts

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Our Fees

In most cases, we charge zero fees up front on estate work.  We will invoice you once we have concluded the work on your estate file.

Take the Next Step Today

The next step is an easy one. Schedule a complimentary call with and estate administration and probate lawyer. Contact us for a free consultation to help gain clarity about your next steps and get you moving forward.  There is no obligation to proceed beyond this initial free call.


Speak With a German Inheritance Lawyer in BC

If you need assistance with probate, estate administration, or an inheritance matter involving British Columbia, our team is here to help.

Sprechen Sie mit einer deutschsprachigen Erbrechtsanwältin in British Columbia.

Kontaktieren Sie uns für eine Erstberatung zu Nachlass, Erbrecht oder Probate-Verfahren in BC.

Fast & Company Law Firm: contact our office at 604-273-6424.

Come in for a consultation. We represent clients in Metro Vancouver including Burnaby, Tri-Cities, Surrey and throughout the Lower Mainland.