Wills Variation
Who to Sue in a Wills Variation Claim
Rule 21-6(1) and (2) of the Supreme Court Civil Rules read as follows: 21-6 (1) A proceeding under section 60 of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act must be started
Wills Variation and Estranged Children
J.R.v J.D.M. 2016 BCSC 2265 discusses in great detail the law and related facts of the case in a wills variance case brought by the estranged child of the deceased. The
South East Asian Women and the Wills Variation( S. 60 WESA)
This article was originally posted on the National Post. ( See the reasons for judgement at Grewal v Litt 2019 BCSC 1154) A wills variation claim involving four Indo-Canadian daughters
Wills Variation and “Estranged” Children
In my estate litigation practice I have noticed that a high percentage of children that are disinherited and seek a remedy under for wills variation under S. 60 WESA have
Wills Variation and Adult Independent Children
The leading case Tataryn v Tataryn (1994) 2 SCR 807 clarified that most people would agree that an adult independent child is entitled to such consideration as the size of
Alter Ego Trusts
Alter ego trusts are increasingly being used an an estate planning tool for those over 65 years of age. From the perspective of disinherited.com they are typically used by parents
Wills Variation Summary 2022 re Adult Independent Children
The leading case Tataryn v Tataryn (1994) 2 SCR 807 clarified that most people would agree that an adult independent child is entitled to such consideration as the size of
Wills Variation: Daughter Awarded 30% Net Estate
Pascuzzi v Pascuzzi 2022 BCSC 907 is a wills variation action ( S 60 WESA) where a 32-year-old daughter of the deceased, who was disinherited pursuant to a will done
Wills Variation: Abandoned Twins Awarded 70% Estate
Jung v Poole estate 2021 BCSC 623 awarded two twins who were abandoned by their father shortly after birth and then again after a contested custody application at age 4,
Wills Variation: The Ten Considerations
The leading case Tataryn v Tataryn (1994) 2 SCR 807 clarified that most people would agree that an adult independent child is entitled to such consideration as the size of