BC Wills Variation Claim Nets Increased Inheritance for Only Child
In BC, if a child is disinherited by a parent or left only a modest benefit, that child can bring a wills variation claim. The parent’s reasons…
BC Court Finds Father had Good Reason to Disinherit Two Sons
If you have been left out of your parent’s will or not treated equally when compared with your siblings, it may be open to you to bring…
Spite Not a “Valid and Rational” Reason to Disinherit a Child
Wills variation proceedings are often brought about by estrangement, misunderstandings, and hurt feelings within a family. Enns v. Gordon Estate, 2018 BCSC 705 shows how family grudges…
BC Court Refuses Disinherited Daughter’s Wills Variation Claim
A spouse or child who is left out of a will can bring a wills variation claim, which requires the court to consider the reason for disinheritance….
Who Caused the Estrangement that led Father to Disinherit Daughter?
In cases where a parent disinherits an adult child, the BC courts will examine the relationship between the parent and child and consider a number of factors,…