When married or common-law partners cease to be spouses, s. 56(2) of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, S.B.C. 2009, c. 13 (“WESA”) automatically revokes testamentary gifts…
A mother signed the paperwork to transfer ownership of her home to her daughter. No money was paid by the daughter when the transfer was made. A…
A recent BC estate dispute between a brother and sister over their father’s estate demonstrates the importance of proving intention when it comes to gifts of property…
The rules of intestacy set out how an estate is to be distributed if a person dies with no will. BC law gives the largest share of…
An executor is entitled to be compensated for the care and time spent administering an estate and carrying out the wishes in a Will. BC executor’s fees…
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…
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