Was Property Transferred to Defeat a Mutual Will?
In BC, a will is revocable at any point before a person dies. For that reason, an agreement not to revoke a will—known as a “mutual will”…
In BC, a will is revocable at any point before a person dies. For that reason, an agreement not to revoke a will—known as a “mutual will”…
A mutual will is an agreement between individuals to not revoke or alter their wills, except as provided for in the agreement. Evidence of an agreement not…
A mutual will is an agreement between individuals to not revoke or alter their wills, except as provided for in the agreement. Evidence of an agreement not…
Two people can make an agreement to the effect that following the death of one of them, the survivor will not revoke or alter his or her…
When a disappointed beneficiary brings a claim to vary a will, the executor should not pick sides between beneficiaries or use estate funds to finance litigation. Executors…
The executor’s fee is compensation for the tasks of gathering up assets, liquidating them, protecting them if necessary, and then distributing them to the estate beneficiaries. When…
Will-makers often choose lawyers or accountants to be their executor. Disputes over executor’s remuneration can arise even in situations where the deceased’s Will contains a “charging clause”…
The personal representative tasked with distributing and managing a deceased person’s estate is entitled to be paid for services rendered. Fees claimed by the personal representative can…
When is a person a “common law spouse” who is entitled to an inheritance? That was the main issue to be decided in Jones v. Davidson, 2020…
If a person agrees to leave someone an inheritance in a will, then does not do so, is the agreement enforceable? Contracts to bequeath property on death…