Considering Credibility in Estate Litigation
Finding Credibility in B.C. Estate Litigation Estate litigation is an area of law where issues of credibility can be central to the case. When the dispute revolves around the wishes of a deceased person or involves actions or discussions that occurred before the death, the only person who knows the truth is not around to weigh in. The British Columbia …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 →
BC Estate Litigation Definitions: Words in WESA & What They Mean
BC Estate Litigation Definitions Words in WESA & What They Mean Legal terms can at times appear to be a bit foreign to a non-lawyer audience and this can cause confusion about the meaning of the term within the context of a piece of legislation. The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”), provides a “Definitions and Interpretation” section at the beginning of …Read more →