Summary Trials in Estate Litigation – Part 2
In part one of this blog, we discussed some of the benefits of summary trials in Estate litigation and their limitations. In the recent decision of Boyd v. Shears 2018 BCSC 194, Mr. Justice Smith was asked to hear a wills variation application under the Wills Estates and Succession Act. In this circumstance all of the parties agreed that will …Read more →
Summary Trials in Estate Litigation – Part 1
Estate litigation can often be complex, time consuming and costly. Our court system in British Columbia is already overburdened with a number of cases and obtaining a trial date can often involve a significant waiting period. Additionally, the cost of taking a matter to a conventional trial can be prohibitive. One option for potential litigants is to have the …Read more →
Estate Litigation: Expression of Intention as a Will
As a team of Vancouver Estate litigation lawyers who practice regularly in this area, everyone has horror stories of having to deal with issues arising from wills that are not clearly drafted. Additionally, the introduction of the Wills Estates and Succession Act has now provided litigators with a tool by which they can apply to the Court for an Order when …Read more →