BC Wills Variation: Which Spouse Has A Claim
Which Spouse Has A Claim – First, Second (or Even Third) The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) came into force on March 31, 2014 and made significant changes with respect to the interests of spouses, who have both a legal and moral claim when they are wrongfully left out of a will or substantially or partially disinherited. Firstly, it’s important …Read more →
Estate Litigation and Wills Variation in BC: Resolving Resulting Trusts
Varying a Will – Resolving Resulting Trusts Challenges of Estate Litigation and Wills Variation in Vancouver BC One of the many challenges of Estate Litigation and Wills Variation in Vancouver is the need for the Court to make determinations about the intentions of the Deceased. A critical time when this issue arises is in the case of property that may be …Read more →
Going Beyond The Will: Will Variation, Estate Planning & Litigation
Beyond The Will in Wills Variation Other Assets Given Consideration When spouses or children have been wrongfully disinherited, in a manner that is not adequate, just and equitable in the circumstances, the assets that passed within the will are not the only assets given consideration given by the Courts. Solicitors will typically spend a significant amount of time with potential …Read more →