Moral Duties: How BC Courts Can Vary a Will for Adult Children
Moral Duties and WESA Equality & Fairness in Making a Will: How BC Courts Can Vary a Will for Adult Children The law regarding when it is appropriate for a Court to vary the will of a deceased to make a different provision for a spouse or adult, independent child considers both the legal duty owed and the moral duty owed. It has been established …Read more →
BC Estate Litigation Definitions: Words in WESA & What They Mean
BC Estate Litigation Definitions Words in WESA & What They Mean Legal terms can at times appear to be a bit foreign to a non-lawyer audience and this can cause confusion about the meaning of the term within the context of a piece of legislation. The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), provides a “Definitions and Interpretation” section at the beginning of …Read more →
BC Estate Litigation: Can Underage Minors Make A Will?
How Old do you Need to be to Make a Will? Can Minors Under 19 Make a Will in B.C.? Wills are very important legal documents and somewhat surprisingly, many British Columbians die without having a will. While a lawyer is not required for the will-making process, hiring a lawyer can provide testators with a piece of mind that they …Read more →