BC Wills Variation & Inter-Vivos Transfers
BC Wills Variation How BC Courts May Account for Gifts Between Living People Wills Variation litigation is often involving parties who believe that have been treated unfairly following the death of a spouse or parent. While the Wills Estates and Succession Act provides certain classes of disappointed beneficiaries with an effective tool to remedy inequalities, the Court is limited in what it …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 →