Presumption of Destruction – Estate Litigation in B.C.
While it might be trite to say, wills are the central documents around which most estate litigation disputes arise. Estate litigation in British Columbia frequently involves questions regarding the validity of wills, changes to wills, the creation of wills and variation of wills. However, another related issue arises when the original will cannot be found and when a litigant claims …Read more →
3 Indicators of Undue Influence in BC Wills Variation Litigation
3 Indicators of Undue Influence Undue Influence & BC Wills Variation In the time following the death of a close relative, emotions are often very high especially when there is the potential for a lawsuit regarding the will of the deceased. It is quite common for a disappointed family member or friend to question whether the deceased was “unduly influenced” in the …Read more →
Why File A Certificate of Pending Litigation
Certificates of Pending Litigation in BC Filing a Certificate of Lis Pendens in BC After either or a sudden or expected death, surviving beneficiaries often move quickly to try to deal with the estate of the recently deceased. Often, this involves the sale of real property which the Deceased owned. What is a Certificate of Pending Litigation (“CPL”)? Certificates of Pending Litigation …Read more →