When to Challenge A Will
How Long do you Have to Contest a Will? Process of Contesting a Will in BC We often receive inquiries at the Kushner Law Group from unsatisfied or disinherited beneficiaries who are wondering when is the best time to challenge a will. Although many potential lawsuits are governed by a two-year limitation period, this is not the case with respect …Read more →
Common Law Spouse’s Share in BC Wills & Estates
Spouses and B.C. Estate Law Providing Adequate Maintenance & Support for Common Law Marriages in a Will Section 60 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act allows for the Court in B.C. to make an order varying the will of a deceased person if the Court determines that they did not make adequate provision for the proper maintenance and support of a child or spouse. …Read more →
BC Family Law Act Misconceptions: Excluded Property & Division of Property
Flipping Out Over the FLA – Part 2 BC Family Law Act Misconceptions Despite the fact that the B.C. Family Law Act has now been in force for over two years, we are finding that many of our clients have misconceptions about the content of the Family Law Act. This two-part blog series is intended to demystify some of the most-commonly occurring misconceptions …Read more →