Court allows disinheritance of estranged children
Recent case confirms that there are valid reasons for disinheriting a child.
The Importance of Keeping Your Will Current
Recent case varies will with handwritten comments on it.
When Should You Update Your Will?
Significant life events are opportune times to update your will.
When are Couples Considered “Spouses”?
Recent case outlines objective and subjective factors for determining whether couples are spouses.
Court Upholds Effective Disinheritence
Court finds deceased had valid and rational reasons for leaving her son only a small amount
Court of Appeal in the position of a Trial Court in Wills Variation Appeals
Appellate courts not required to defer to trial judge except on oral testimony in wills variation cases
Wills Variation – Estrangement Does Not Necessarily Negate Moral Duties
Recent BCSC case indicates estrangement does not necessarily negate the will-maker’s moral obligations to a spouse or children
Transitioning to WESA
WESA provides that the old legislation will often apply if the deceased died prior to WESA
WESA Tips and Traps: Mandatory Hold Period
WESA will require executors to wait a mandatory period before distributing estate assets
Marc Nadon Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)
Marc Nadon Appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC)
Wills Variation under WESA
Discussion on how a wills variation claim will be made under the incoming Wills, Estates and Succession Act
New Family Law Act and Wills Variation Act Claim
Discussion of the new Family Law Act and Wills Variations claims