Contesting a Will in BC: When Does the Clock Start?
Onyx Law Group · Vancouver, British Columbia
For a wills variation claim, the 180 days run from the date of the grant of probate. For a claim to set a will aside, the time limit runs differently, so check the start date for your specific claim with a lawyer.
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When does the clock start, the date of death, or the grant of probate? Well, it’s basically depending on what claim you’re making. So date of probate for the 180-day limitation for bringing wills variation. And it’s two years from the date of death for setting aside a will.
General information, not legal advice.
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