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 →
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 →
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 →