Category: Construction of a Will
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Judge Rectifies Error from an “Accidental Slip” in BC Will
Can a BC Will be “corrected” if it contains an accidental slip or omission? In Jamt Estate (Re), 2021 BCSC 788 it was not noticed until after the will-maker’s death that the Will may have misstated the middle name of the sole beneficiary. Who should inherit the deceased’s estate: the deceased’s nephew (“Per Martin Jamt”) […]
Charitable Gift in BC Will Leads to Estate Litigation
In BC, leaving a gift to a charity in a will is common, but problems arise if the charity no longer exists when the will-maker dies. The court then decides whether the gift fails or is redirected to a similar charity. The will-maker’s charitable intent is central to that decision. Many people leave gifts to […]