How do I challenge, contest or dispute a will in BC?
Vancouver estate lawyers challenge a will in 2 main ways, by contesting the dispositions in a valid will by bringing a wills variation claim, and by disputing the validity of the will itself in a claim based on capacity, formalities or undue influence.
Who gets my mother’s property if she dies with a will in BC?
Vancouver estate lawyers distribute the assets of a person dying with a will through her estate according to the terms of her will. Property held in joint tenancy (eg. family home or bank accounts), and RSPs or life insurance policies with a designated beneficiary pass outside the estate.