Sometimes, will writers are aware that a gift in their will is going to cause conflict between loved ones and could lead to litigation after their passing. Will writers can create an in terrorem clause to help prevent legal conflict…
Sometimes, children are surprised when they find out their sibling is inheriting more from their parents, despite their similar relationship. They might it's unfair and wonder if they can challenge the will and change it, even after their parents’ death.…
If a claimant can prove that an interested party unduly influenced the testator at the time of writing, courts in BC can rule the will invalid. Undue influence is described in British Columbia as “An influence causing the execution of…
BC has some of the most favourable estate laws for children who have been unfairly disinherited by their parents. The courts insist that parents provide 'adequate provisions for the proper maintenance and support' of their children unless they have legally…
To challenge a will, interested parties can issue a notice of dispute to the courts to pause the estate administration. For the majority of will challenges, the notice of dispute must be issued before the will has been granted probate.…
When someone believes a will is invalid due to suspicious circumstances, they can challenge the will. The person challenging the will has the burden of proof- they must demonstrate that the will is invalid. If they can demonstrate that the…
