Revocation of Wills
In a previous blog post, we discussed the many circumstances wherein a testator (a will-maker) ought to consider making a new will. However, before someone makes a new will, it is important to consider how to properly revoke an old will. The Wills, Estates and Succession Act provides specific requirements as to how one can properly revoke an valid old …Read more →
What Makes A Will Valid In Vancouver
Estate litigation lawyers know that one of the major reasons so many families end up tangled in Estate disputes is because there is a lack of clarity as to what the requirements are for a valid will. The Wills Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) specifically sets out the requirements to make a valid will under British Columbia law. Section 37 …Read more →
Curing Deficiencies in Wills With WESA – Part 2
In part 1 of this blog series, we began discussing the case of Skopyk Estate, 2017 BCSC 2335 where the British Columbia Supreme Court was asked to consider an application under s. 58 of the Wills Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) to determine if an unsigned handwritten document of the Deceased had sufficient testamentary intent to revoke or alter a …Read more →