{"id":136,"date":"2016-08-03T08:37:18","date_gmt":"2016-08-03T08:37:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sll.ca\/?p=136"},"modified":"2023-03-03T01:29:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T01:29:44","slug":"challenging-an-unfair-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/challenging-an-unfair-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Challenging an Unfair Will? 10 Answers to your FAQ&#8217;s"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-stretch fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-column-has-shadow fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#e8e8e8;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#115740;border-style:solid;box-shadow:5% 0px 4px #e8e8e8;;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\" style=\"text-align:left;font-size:24px;font-family:&quot;Alegreya&quot;;font-weight:400;\"><blockquote>\n<p>What our clients say:<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><em><strong>My father died, leaving me much less that my brother and sister.\u00a0 Other lawyers told us they could not help, but Mr. Legh took on my case and was able to get me a very fair settlement.\u00a0 I am so glad we found Stevenson Luchies &amp; Legh.\u00a0 <\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: right;\"><em><strong>D.G.<\/strong><\/em><\/h4>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"Family Lawyer\" title=\"older woman worried\" src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4157\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201707%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/older-woman-worried-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-1{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\">Challenging an Unfair Will? 10 Answers to your FAQS<\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;max-width:70px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#213d65;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p>Losing a parent or spouse is painful, but when someone dies and the inheritance distribution leaves someone feeling left out and mistreated, stressful and often dramatic family confrontations are sure to ensue.<\/p>\n<p>In British Columbia, the law seeks to comply with the wishes of the deceased. It assumes that a person in a relationship amasses wealth to enjoy with their spouse and provide for their children, thus exercising the will-maker&#8217;s moral duty \u2014 a concept we will explain below.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a spouse or a child of the deceased and are disappointed in how you were treated in the will, suspect that the mental capacity of the will-maker (or testator) at the time the will was created was compromised, or that undue influences may have been exerted upon them, or have questions regarding the validity of the will, you should consult a lawyer about making a claim under the <em>Wills Estates and Succession Act<\/em> of British Columbia. But before you do, to make the most of your lawyer&#8217;s time, here are the answers to 10 of the most frequently asked questions we get:<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-2{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-2 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><ol>\n<li><strong>What is an estate?<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator\" style=\"align-self: flex-start;margin-right:auto;margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:30px;width:100%;max-width:70px;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#213d65;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p>An estate has various meanings in law, but for the purposes of a claim against a deceased person\u2019s assets, it is all that a person owns, their entitlements, and their obligations.<\/p>\n<p>The estate includes land, real property, money, investments, life insurance, loans in which the deceased was the lender, business interests, personal possessions, and any other assets the deceased owned. However, not all assets will go through probate \u2014 the judicial process that verifies a will is authentic. Instead, some will go directly to the beneficiaries or joint owners, as we will see below.<\/p>\n<p>But, if you rather to one of <a href=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/areas-of-law\/estate-litigation\/\">our lawyers<\/a>, don&#8217;t hesitate to contact one of them.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:30px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-3{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-3 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3>2. <strong>What is probate?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p>Probate is a legal procedure that ascertains the will&#8217;s validity under B.C. law; in other words, it proves whether or not the will is valid and was left by the deceased. Not all wills need to go to probate, however. For example, if an estate is worth less than $25,000 and is not comprised of an interest in land, probate might not be necessary.<\/p>\n<p>The first step is to file an application with the probate registry. If there is more than one executor, they can all apply together, or one executor can apply and reserve the others\u2019 right to do so later.<\/p>\n<p>Once the court has determined everything is in order, it will issue a grant of probate confirming that the executor has the authority to act on the will. The executor can show this document as proof of authority when dealing with banks, land title offices, and other institutions.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">Note that not all the deceased&#8217;s possessions are distributed by the will; jointly held assets (as could be the case in real estate properties, bank accounts, and automobiles) can pass automatically to the joint owner. Also, the proceeds of financial instruments like a life insurance policy or an RRSP would go directly to the beneficiary after the executor has properly informed the relevant parties of the will-maker&#8217;s passing.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-4{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-4 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3>3. <strong>What are the duties of an estate executor?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p>Being appointed as an executor of an estate is an honour and a responsibility. It can also be stressful and time-consuming, especially if the estate is complex, with many assets, investments, bank accounts, and beneficiaries, all with different requirements and steps, like filing tax documents. It would be wise to ask for a copy of the will and review it carefully \u2014 ideally before the will-maker passes.<\/p>\n<p>Given the opportunity, it would be prudent to ensure the will-maker keeps a list of:<\/p>\n<\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-1\" style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:28.9px;\"><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon icon-finance-check-solid\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Assets and debts, including bank accounts, investment accounts and stocks, insurance policies, and others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon icon-finance-check-solid\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<ul>\n<li>The contact information of lawyers and beneficiaries and any other agents or relevant contacts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-1{width:100% 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data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;margin-top : 2%;margin-bottom : 3%;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 0px;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-2{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-2 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 0px;margin-left : 0px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-2{ padding-top : 40px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 0px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 0px;}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: left top;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"max-width:1216.8px;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-builder-row-inner fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-stretch\" style=\"width:104% !important;max-width:104% !important;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-0 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p>Know that you can renounce the appointment before you deal with an asset but not after, for once you begin, you are legally bound to finish the job, and only a court order can relieve you of your duty. You must consider your circumstances carefully. If you think you may struggle to fulfill the responsibilities, have a conflict of interest, or live far away, it is better to step aside and allow the next eligible person to get on with it.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-0{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column_inner fusion-builder-nested-column-1 fusion_builder_column_inner_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p>Once you renounce the appointment \u2014 and if there are no co-executors \u2014 someone else may need to apply to the court for a grant of administration with will annexed. The law sets out who can apply to administer the will in order of priority, starting with the spouse or spouse&#8217;s nominee, followed by the children (or their nominees), relatives, and other eligible persons.<\/p>\n<p>If you are all set and willing to fulfill the role, know that your foremost duty is to act solely and exclusively for the benefit of the beneficiaries.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-nested-column-1{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-nested-column-1 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-5{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-5 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-six\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h6 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:36;line-height:1;\"><h4><strong>Some of the executor\u2019s general duties are:<\/strong><\/h4><\/h6><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><ul class=\"fusion-checklist fusion-checklist-2\" style=\"font-size:17px;line-height:28.9px;\"><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-balance-scale-right fas\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<p>Making funeral arrangements. If it is not detailed in the will or in a funeral agreement, the executor has the right to determine the burial place and manner \u2014 not the spouse or family.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-balance-scale-right fas\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<p>Gathering and securing all of the deceased&#8217;s assets, including cash, jewelry, valuables, and property, among other things.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-balance-scale-right fas\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<p>Conducting inventory and valuation of assets.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-balance-scale-right fas\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<p>Notifying all beneficiaries, family members, creditors, financial institutions, and governmental agencies.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-balance-scale-right fas\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<p>Paying bills, collecting payments, and managing business interests.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-balance-scale-right fas\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<p>Submitting tax returns, paying income tax, and getting a tax clearance certificate from Canada Revenue Agency (CRA).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li style=\"background-color:rgba(255,255,255,0);\" class=\"fusion-li-item\"><span style=\"height:28.9px;width:28.9px;margin-right:11.9px;\" class=\"icon-wrapper circle-no\"><i class=\"fusion-li-icon fa-balance-scale-right fas\" style=\"color:#115047;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-li-item-content\" style=\"margin-left:40.8px;color:#1a2026;\">\n<p>Dealing with pensions.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><\/ul><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-6{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-6 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3>4. <strong>Who can contest a will in B.C?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p>In British Columbia, only the spouse or child of the deceased can bring up a claim against the estate.<\/p>\n<p>The <em>Wills Estates and Succession Act<\/em> considers children to be those who are biological or adopted children, but not stepchildren. However, a biological child who is adopted by someone else cannot make a claim \u2014 unless the adoptive parent is the biological parent&#8217;s spouse.<\/p>\n<p>A spouse includes a marriage-like relationship, where the spouses cohabitated in a marriage-like relationship for at least two years before the deceased&#8217;s death, even if they did not live together, as we will see below.<\/p>\n<p>When considering <strong>a marriage-like relationship where the spouses did not live together<\/strong> at the time of the death, the court will examine whether there is evidence that supports the claim that a couple held a loving and intimate relationship and believed themselves to be husband and wife. The court will reach a determination based on several factors applied to the specific case; thus, living together is only one factor among others to be considered.<\/p>\n<p>The court&#8217;s objective is to ascertain whether the deceased has discharged their moral duty concerning the persons who would naturally be the estate recipients.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-3{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-3 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;background-color:#e8e8e8;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><blockquote>\n<p>To renounce the position of executor, you sign a renunciation \u2014 a declaration in which you state that you have not &#8220;intermeddled&#8221; in the estate and do not intend to do so. You would thus renounce your rights and title to the probate and execution of the will and the administration of the estate, but not as beneficiary.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><blockquote>\n<p>Our clients say:<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong>&#8220;Tyler Luchies<\/strong>\u00a0has been an incredible<strong>\u00a0lawyer<\/strong>\u00a0for many different situations. Thank you!!!&#8221;<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-4{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-4 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-7{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-7 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3><strong>4. What does moral duty mean?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p>The <em>Wills Estates and Succession Act<\/em> analyzes a will by asking what a reasonable will-maker would have done and whether the will-maker has discharged their marital and parental duties under the light of reasonable expectations in our contemporary community.<\/p>\n<p>The specific circumstances of the deceased will influence the concept of moral duty. For example, the moral duty owed to a minor or disabled child will be different from that owed to an independent adult child.<\/p>\n<p>To find an equitable solution, the court may consider factors such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The type of relationship between the claimant and the deceased. Did the claimant care for the deceased or the estate, or were they estrang<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"lazyload wp-image-4169 size-medium alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-200x300.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-200x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%20200%20300%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%27200%27%20height%3D%27300%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/girl-parents-in-the-background-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 200px) 100vw, 200px\" \/>ed? If they were\u00a0estranged, the court would look into the reasons for the estrangement. For example, if the will-maker neglected or abused the children, the will-maker&#8217;s moral duty may even be enhanced.<\/li>\n<li>Any gifts the deceased made to the claimant and others outside the will, as in the case of pension benefits, insurance proceeds, or parents contributing to the education, business, or real estate ownership of one of the beneficiaries to the detriment of the others.<\/li>\n<li>The financial and personal circumstances of the claimant and the other beneficiaries, if any. An example of this would be when the claimant has a disability or was financially dependant on the will-maker.<\/li>\n<li>The reasons that informed the deceased&#8217;s decision to limit or negate the inheritance of the claimant. Were there reasons for the unequal treatment? If not, the reasonable expectation would be that all children share equally \u2014 even if there is no legal obligation. An example of this would be when the inequality is due to the child&#8217;s gender or religious orientation, which are not justifiable factors in today&#8217;s society.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In dealing with second spouses, the court may consider the length of the marriage, competing obligations with children of a previous marriage, the financial circumstances of the spouse, and their contribution to the relationship, among other factors.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>However, one aspect of note is that <strong>the claimant does not need to prove financial need to succeed in a will\u2019s variation claim.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-full-width-sep\" style=\"align-self: center;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:10px;width:100%;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-8{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-8 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><strong>6. What is a wills variation claim?<\/strong><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p>In B.C., the law considers that the will-maker has the right to distribute their estate however they choose. However, if a spouse or child believes that the will does not &#8220;make adequate provision for the proper maintenance and support\u201d for them, they can ask the court to review and revise the will and to redistribute the assets in their favour.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\"><strong><em>Important:<\/em><\/strong><em> there is a 180-day limitation period from the date of probate for wills variations claims. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><em>\u00a0<\/em>In the case of a parent leaving a child out of the will because of the child&#8217;s beliefs or sexual orientation, <strong>a will variation claim can be made based on fairness.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-9{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-9 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3><strong>7. What happens when paternity has not been recognized?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-5{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-5 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-3 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"729\" height=\"1024\" alt=\"Legal Claim\" title=\"dad with young boy\" src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-729x1024.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4171\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271823%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201823%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271823%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-200x281.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-400x562.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-600x842.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-800x1123.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-1200x1685.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/dad-with-young-boy-scaled.jpg 1823w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-6{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-6 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_2 1_2 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-13\"><p>In cases where the paternity has not been recognized, the court may require proof, as there is no presumption of paternity in will variation cases.<\/p>\n<p>However, according to the <em>Family Law Act<\/em>, there are some instances in which paternity is presumed:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If the man was married to the child&#8217;s mother when the child was conceived and born<\/li>\n<li>If they were married, and the marriage ended within 300 days prior to the child&#8217;s birth<\/li>\n<li>If the man seeks to marry the mother and recognize the child as his own after the birth<\/li>\n<li>If the man lived together with the mother within 300 days prior to the child&#8217;s birth<\/li>\n<li>If the man has adopted the child<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:50% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 3.84%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 3.84%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-7{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-7 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-10{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-10 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-two\" style=\"font-size:36px;margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h2 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;font-size:1em;--fontSize:36;line-height:1.21;\"><h3><strong>8. What reasons for challenging a will does the court consider?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h2><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-14\"><p>There are several grounds for challenging a will, but for the claim to succeed, it must prove that the will is invalid, that the will-maker was coerced or mentally incapable when the will was created, or that there has been fraud.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>One of the elements of a will\u2019s validity is that <strong>the will-maker must know and approve the will&#8217;s contents before signing it<\/strong>. It is a delicate matter when dealing with elderly will-makers. The onus is on the lawyer, notary, or will drafter to verify that the will-maker can appreciate and comprehend the extent of the estate and the effect of the claims of those affected.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>If a will is found to be invalid, the court will dictate that the most recent valid will be followed. Should there be no other will, then the estate will be handled as though there had never been a will.<\/p>\n<p>Besides those, <strong>other reasons<\/strong> can give grounds to a claim against an estate, or require court intervention in confirming or interpreting the will:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A mistake in the drafting of the will: the lawyer or the will-maker may have made a mistake, or the will may not carry out the intentions of the will-maker<\/li>\n<li>The will was improperly signed: in B.C., for a will to be correctly signed, it must be signed:\n<ul>\n<li>by the will-maker, who must be at least 16 years old.<\/li>\n<li>in the presence of two adult witnesses.<\/li>\n<li>by two witnesses who are present at the same time.<\/li>\n<li>by the witnesses in front of the will-maker<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<blockquote>\n<p><em>In the cases of an improperly signed will, the court can \u201ccure\u201d the will. What this means is that the court can fix the deficiencies in the will and declare it valid.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<ul>\n<li>The use of vague language that may require the court&#8217;s interpretation<\/li>\n<li>A claim by someone other than a spouse or child, who may have contributed to the enrichment of the deceased&#8217;s property and was left without pay or benefit. An example of this would be when someone provided maintenance of a real estate property for little or no money but with the expectation of compensation from the estate&#8217;s proceeds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-8{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-8 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-11{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-11 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:34;line-height:1.41;\"><h3><strong>9. What can I expect when challenging a will?<\/strong><\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-15\"><p>Challenging a will can be a lengthy process that come with a steep emotional and financial cost. Talk to a lawyer to ensure that your expectations are realistic and that the potential financial gain will outweigh the costs and the emotional toll it may take.<\/p>\n<p>A prudent step would be to estimate the dollar value of what you could have reasonably received and talk to your lawyer to assess the viability of your claim.<\/p>\n<p>Besides litigation, you can also consider applying for mediation, which could result in a more satisfactory resolution than a prolonged legal battle.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-9{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-9 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column fusion-flex-align-self-center\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-space-evenly fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div ><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-4 hover-type-none\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1707\" height=\"2560\" alt=\"leading law firms in Victoria\" title=\"old-man-walking-away-scaled.jpg\" src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-scaled.jpg\" data-orig-src=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-scaled.jpg\" class=\"lazyload img-responsive wp-image-4173\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%27http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%27%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20viewBox%3D%270%200%201707%202560%27%3E%3Crect%20width%3D%271707%27%20height%3D%272560%27%20fill-opacity%3D%220%22%2F%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-800x1200.jpg 800w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-1200x1800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/08\/old-man-walking-away-scaled.jpg 1707w\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-orig-sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/span><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-10{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-10 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-12{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:0px!important;margin-left:0px!important;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-title.fusion-title-12{margin-top:0px!important; margin-right:0px!important;margin-bottom:20px!important; margin-left:0px!important;}}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-12 fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;\"><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-left fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"awb-title-spacer fusion-no-large-visibility fusion-no-medium-visibility fusion-no-small-visibility\"><\/span><h1 class=\"title-heading-left fusion-responsive-typography-calculated\" style=\"margin:0;--fontSize:34;line-height:1.41;\"><h3><strong>10. How long do you have to challenge a will? <\/strong><\/h3><\/h1><span class=\"awb-title-spacer\"><\/span><div class=\"title-sep-container title-sep-container-right\"><div class=\"title-sep sep-\" style=\"border-color:#e0dede;\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-16\"><p>When challenging a will, dates are crucial. If you are a child or a spouse, there is a 180-day limitation period during which you can bring your claim. This means you must file a notice of civil claim within six months from the date probate was granted.<\/p>\n<p>However, there are three exceptions to this rule:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>When someone else has already filed in respect of the same estate within those 180 days, other affected parties may bring a claim before the court makes an order or ratifies a settlement.<\/li>\n<li>When the doctrine of estoppel applies; this involves a person who did not apply within the 180 days, relying on the unambiguous assurances or promises of another party.<\/li>\n<li>When the person was not properly notified of the executor&#8217;s intention to apply for probate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-11{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-11 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-12 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-17\"><p>When a loved one dies, people often need to make several emotionally difficult decisions. It is all even more painful when you discover you have been overlooked and neglected in the division of the estate. At SLL, our goal is to resolve all disputes promptly and efficiently while preserving our clients&#8217; rights and achieving a fair result. Whether you are pursuing a claim or defending one, we will assist you through the<a href=\"https:\/\/sll.ca\/old-site\/areas-of-law\/estate-litigation\/\"> litigation process<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 1.92%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 1.92%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-12{width:100% !important;order : 0;}.fusion-builder-column-12 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-13 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:33.333333333333% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 5.76%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 5.76%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:850px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-13{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-13 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-14 fusion_builder_column_1_3 1_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-testimonials classic fusion-testimonials-1\" data-random=\"0\" data-speed=\"9250\"><style type=\"text\/css\">#fusion-testimonials-1 a{border-color:#747474;}#fusion-testimonials-1 a:hover, #fusion-testimonials-1 .activeSlide{background-color: #747474;}.fusion-testimonials.classic.fusion-testimonials-1 .author:after{border-top-color:#f6f6f6 !important;}<\/style><div class=\"reviews\"><div class=\"review active-testimonial no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Many thanks to you, Danni. You were one of the few people who guided me through some very dark and trying days.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>C.B.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>I couldn&#8217;t imagine using any other law firm.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Danni, being smart and keeping calm are two key things. The third is, you don&#8217;t drop the ball.<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>S.H.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>Tyler Luchies has been an incredible lawyer for many different situations. Thank you!!!<\/p>\n<\/q><\/blockquote><div class=\"author\" style=\"color:#747474;\"><span class=\"company-name\"><strong>A.<\/strong><\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"review no-avatar\"><blockquote><q style=\"background-color:#f6f6f6;color:#747474;\" class=\"fusion-clearfix\">\n<p>There is a special place in heaven for you. 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