Why File A Certificate of Pending Litigation
Certificates of Pending Litigation in BC Filing a Certificate of Lis Pendens in BC After either or a sudden or expected death, surviving beneficiaries often move quickly to try to deal with the estate of the recently deceased. Often, this involves the sale of real property which the Deceased owned. What is a Certificate of Pending Litigation (“CPL”)? Certificates of Pending Litigation …Read more →
Is A Note On The Back Of A Napkin Valid To Alter A Will?
Can Napkin Notes Alter a Will in BC? Making a Valid Will in BC Prior to the introduction of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), British Columbia was considered to be a “strict compliance” jurisdiction with respect to the laws governing changing, revoking or altering wills. One of the biggest changes introduced be WESA is found in section 58, which …Read more →
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 →