Making a Will in BC: 10 Common Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

  • When Tuesday, October 6, 2026 at 7:00 PM Coordinated Universal Time

  • Length 60 minutes

  • Where Online, via webinar

In recognition of Make-a-Will Week in BC, we’re delighted to offer a free webinar where our panelists will highlight 10 common pitfalls when it comes to making — or not making — a will, and what you can do to avoid them. You’ll hear from notary Lilián Cazacu and lawyers Brandi Stocks and Zachary Murphy-Rogers who each offer a unique perspective on a legal process that at some point affects most British Columbians.

If you feel stuck because you know you need a will but don’t know what to do next, or you have one but you don’t know if it’s enough, this webinar will help equip you with the practical information you need to understand the law and feel confident about your next steps.

Featuring

Lilián Cazacu

Lilián Cazacu

Lilián is a notary public with Lilián Cazacu Notary Corporation, with offices in Langley and Aldergrove. He obtained a law degree and masters’ degree in Europe, where he also completed doctoral studies in public law and criminology. After moving to British Columbia, he worked as a paralegal while qualifying as a notary public. Lilián is passionate about promoting financial and legal literacy in his community, especially focusing on estate planning and incapacity planning.

Brandi Stocks

Brandi Stocks

Brandi Stocks is a lawyer with the Public Guardian and Trustee in the Child and Youth Services Division.

Zachary Murphy-Rogers

Zachary Murphy-Rogers

Zachary Murphy-Rogers is a lawyer at Clark Wilson LLP in Vancouver. He maintains both a litigation practice and a solicitor’s practice, predominantly in the areas of wills, trusts & estates, family & surrogacy law, and elder law. Zachary recognizes that his clients want practical, cost-effective advice and solutions tailored to their unique needs, and he is committed to finding creative and appropriate solutions to resolve legal disputes.

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