Summary Trials in BC Wills Variation Cases
BC Supreme Court Summary Trials Summary Trials in BC Wills Variation Cases Litigation can at times move through the courts at a pace that can feel glacial to the interested parties. There are an overwhelming numbers of cases in the Court system in British Columbia today and obtaining trial dates can cause significant delay in resolving estate disputes. One option provided …Read more →
When to Challenge A Will
How Long do you Have to Contest a Will? Process of Contesting a Will in BC We often receive inquiries at the Kushner Law Group from unsatisfied or disinherited beneficiaries who are wondering when is the best time to challenge a will. Although many potential lawsuits are governed by a two-year limitation period, this is not the case with respect …Read more →
Moral Duties: How BC Courts Can Vary a Will for Adult Children
Moral Duties and WESA Equality & Fairness in Making a Will: How BC Courts Can Vary a Will for Adult Children The law regarding when it is appropriate for a Court to vary the will of a deceased to make a different provision for a spouse or adult, independent child considers both the legal duty owed and the moral duty owed. It has been established …Read more →