Expansion of the definition of “spouse” in the Family Law Act
Discussion on the expansion of the definition of “spouse” in the Family Law Act
Dispute over Burial Rights delays Sherman Hemsley from “movin on up”
Discussion on the dispute over actor Sherman Hemsley’s burial rights
Settlement of Wills Variation Claims Involving Minors
Settlement of Wills Variation Claims Involving Minors
Reproductive Technologies and the Wills Variation Act
Discussion on the definition of a child under the Wills Variation Act and reproductive technologies
No variation in the Holvenstot Last Will and Testament
Discussion on a wills variation claim decided in Holvenstot v. Holvenstot
When can you launch a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) proceeding?
Discussion on when one can bring a wills variation claim.
Wills variations – British Columbia leads the way
Progression of wills variation claims in BC and some benefits of the system.
Wilson v. Lougheed, 2012 BCSC 1166 – Court Awards Special Costs Against Executor in Wills Variation Claim
Case discussion in which the court awarded special costs against executor in wills variation claim
Determining a spouse’s entitlement under a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) claim
Determining a spouse’s entitlement under a Wills Variation Act (“WVA”) claim
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons”
Court Allows Disinheritance of Child for “Valid Reasons” under the Wills Variation Act
Kelly v Bell, 2012 BCSC 841
Discussion on Kelly v Bell, 2012 BCSC 841
The Cost(s) of Playing Favourites (and Being a Favourite)
Discussion on the financial and emotional costs of favouring one child in the will.