Estate Law: What Happens if Someone Passes Away with No Will
Under British Columbia’s estate law, if a person passes away without a will, then that person is said to have passed away ‘intestate’ (i.e., without a will)….
Under British Columbia’s estate law, if a person passes away without a will, then that person is said to have passed away ‘intestate’ (i.e., without a will)….
On a wills variation claim, the court’s decision as to whether a will makes “adequate, just and equitable” provision for a claimant requires consideration of both the…
Not everyone can contest a will; for example, I cannot initiate a claim to vary my uncle’s will if he didn’t leave me a share of his…
On a wills variation application, can a life estate in a matrimonial home satisfy the legal and moral obligation to a long-term, caring and dedicated spouse? A…
If you are a spouse or a child who was disinherited from or only received a nominal amount from your spouse or parent’s estate, then you may…
What is the limitation period for bringing a wills variation claim in British Columbia? It is important to know how long you have to challenge a will,…
While an executor is generally reimbursed in full by the estate for all costs incurred in the fulfilment of that role, an executor cannot ordinarily recover from…
On a wills variation application, the date of death of the will-maker is the date to be used in determining whether a will-maker has made adequate provision…
Does a parent have a moral obligation to include an adult child in a will? If so, what factors are important to whether a parent has a…
In Erlichman v. Erlichman Estate, 2002 BCCA 160 the court was asked to decide whether concerns about a widow’s ability to manage money should prevent her from…
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