
Couple never lived together, but court finds they are “spouses” for BC Estate Law
The definition of spouse in BC’s Wills, Estates, and Succession Act says that two people are “spouses” if “they have lived with each other in ... Continued
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The definition of spouse in BC’s Wills, Estates, and Succession Act says that two people are “spouses” if “they have lived with each other in ... Continued
Recent case endorses longstanding preference of holding that an interest has vested, if the language of the will can support that interpretation.
An outline of the intestacy rules under WESA.
Recent case finds couple to be in a marriage-like relationship despite maintaining separate residences.
WESA provides that the old legislation will often apply if the deceased died prior to WESA
Discussion on a consultation paper released by the British Columbia Law Institute on the common-law tests of capacity.
Discussion on types of co-ownership and the severance of joint tenancy
Discussion on the definition and determination of a “Spouse”
Survivorship and the laws of intestacy
Can a Stepchild Inherit from a Stepparent?
Comparison between BC’s WESA (coming into force) and the Alberta Wills and Succession Act.
Discussion on potential reasons that one should have a will (pre-WESA).