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Estate Documents | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

How to Remove an Executor of an Estate

Monday, 18 November 2019 by Mclarty Wolf

It is not uncommon for executors to tire of their responsibilities including responding to the demands of beneficiaries and decide to resign from their duties as executors.  On the other hand, beneficiaries may tire of the executor’s delays in administering and distributing an estate or more seriously, take the view that the executor is acting

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Who is a Spouse Under WESA? | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

Who is a Spouse Under WESA?

Wednesday, 03 July 2019 by Mclarty Wolf

When someone dies without a will, that person is said to have died “intestate” and their estate must be distributed according to the BC Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA). According to Section 20 of WESA, the estate of a spouse who has died without a will and with no surviving descendants must be distributed entirely

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Are Will Variation Claims Worthwhile? | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

Are Will Variation Claims Worthwhile?

Tuesday, 02 July 2019 by Mclarty Wolf

While the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA) of British Columbia has provided a framework for seeking a variation of the distribution of an estate that is set down in a will written by a person who has since died, (as well as challenging the validity of a will on the grounds of undue influence

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The Truth About Will Contests | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

The Truth About Will Contests

Monday, 05 November 2018 by Mclarty Wolf

The death of a loved family member is emotionally difficult, perhaps an even traumatic event.  That grief can be compounded if you learn that your parent or spouse treated you unfairly in their will or if you have concerns regarding the circumstances of the making of the will.  Although it is difficult to be objective

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Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will After a Death? | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

Can a Power of Attorney Change a Will After a Death?

Tuesday, 30 October 2018 by Mclarty Wolf

A power of attorney is a legally binding document giving a person some authority to act on behalf of another. There are very strict limitations as to what this person can and cannot do. If you believe someone has changed a will or has made changes he or she is not authorized to do on

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When Can a Will Be Contested? | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

When Can a Will Be Contested?

Friday, 22 June 2018 by Mclarty Wolf

The death of a loved family member is an emotionally difficult, perhaps even traumatic event.  That grief can be compounded if you learn that your parent or spouse treated you unfairly in their will or if you have concerns regarding the circumstances of the making of the will.  Although it is difficult to be objective

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Disinheritance of a Child by their Parent | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

Disinheritance of a Child by their Parent

Friday, 15 December 2017 by Mclarty Wolf

Can a parent in British Columbia cut one or more of their children from their will, or leave more to one child than another?  Those are not simple questions to answer.  However if one of your parents recently died leaving little or nothing to you, here are some of the issues that need to be

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Undue Influence Cases | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

Undue Influence Cases

Monday, 11 December 2017 by Mclarty Wolf

When someone dies and questions begin to be asked about the deceased’s property, it is obviously important to determine whether that person left a will.  In most cases, family members will accept the will maker’s wishes for the disposition of their property.  However, in other cases the family might find the contents of the will

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Mutual Wills, Joint Wills and Mirror Wills | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

Mutual Wills, Joint Wills and Mirror Wills

Friday, 22 September 2017 by Mclarty Wolf

Enacting a will is an important step for everyone to ensure that they have a plan ready in the event of the unexpected. It’s also a good idea to create one as soon as possible, so you are prepared for the future. When couples share a significant number of assets, it can make the process

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Judge Gavel | McLarty Wolf Litigation Lawyers

Statute of Limitation for Contesting a Will in British Columbia

Wednesday, 20 September 2017 by Mclarty Wolf

There are several reasons that a person may contest a will. They may have been left out of the will or feel that they did not get what they thought they should. Whatever the reason, contesting a will is not easy, but the process is straightforward – as long as you begin your action before

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