Summary Trials in Estate Litigation – Part 2
In part one of this blog, we discussed some of the benefits of summary trials in Estate litigation and their limitations. In the recent decision of Boyd v. Shears 2018 BCSC 194, Mr. Justice Smith was asked to hear a wills variation application under the Wills Estates and Succession Act. In this circumstance all of the parties agreed that will …Read more →
Summary Trials in Estate Litigation – Part 1
Estate litigation can often be complex, time consuming and costly. Our court system in British Columbia is already overburdened with a number of cases and obtaining a trial date can often involve a significant waiting period. Additionally, the cost of taking a matter to a conventional trial can be prohibitive. One option for potential litigants is to have the …Read more →
Estate Litigation – Intentionally Excluded and Adopted Out – Intestate Entitlements for Children of the Deceased – Part 2
It is a common refrain for Estate Litigation lawyers to reminder their clients to keep updated and valid Wills. When there is a gift to a person who pre-deceases the Testator and the Will does not have an adequate residuary clause an intestacy or partial intestacy can occur. In Part 1 of this blog series, we began to review the …Read more →