Complications arise when a will-maker disinherits a family member or shows preferential treatment among beneficiaries. The reasons behind such actions may not always be clear. Therefore, anyone planning their estate or possibly standing to benefit from a will must fully understand the intricacies of WESA.
Some of the Court’s considerations for varying a will may include the will-maker’s intention, the needs and contributions of the potential beneficiaries, and the size of the estate.
Don’t delay! Take swift action when submitting a Wills Variation claim due to short and strict time constraints. Delaying beyond 180 days could invalidate your claim.
Your fair share is dependent on the unique facts of your situation. Predicting the outcome of a Wills Variation claim is challenging due to the specific nature of each case. Courts evaluate all facts, and since each case is unique, it is important to understand that the result of every case is influenced by its own set of facts. The sooner we can discuss the facts unique to you the sooner we can assess the merits of your claim.
Slater Vecchio is built on the philosophy that our clients come first. Hearing your story and understanding your needs is an important part of helping you. We recognize that it can be difficult to share your story and we aim to create a safe, supportive space for you. This does not have to happen in one day.
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We are currently able to help clients with will disputes in the province of British Columbia.
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After successfully challenging their parents’ will, sisters Jas and Misha had the distribution adjusted from just 6.6% to 60% for themselves and adjusted from 93.4% to 40% for their brothers. The Court said that the original will did not meet the fairness standards of Canadian society.
Treated unfairly in his father’s will due to his sexual orientation, Harry contested it and won. The court ruled that a parent cannot disinherit or treat a child unfairly over their homosexuality.
Despite dealing with demanding parents for most of her life, Tasha was supposed to receive less than 1% of her mother’s estate due to two years of estrangement. After challenging the will, she was awarded 50% in recognition of her faithful care and efforts.
In a successful challenge to her father’s will, Hana who is disabled and financially struggling with two children, increased her share of the estate from one-sixth to half of the estate and her brother’s share was reduced.
Abandoned by their father as babies, twin sisters June and Joyce were awarded 70% of his estate, demonstrating in court that he had failed in his moral obligation to support them.
Initially given 25% of his parent’s estate, Ray who was estranged from his family, saw his share increased to 60% after the Court recognized his financial needs and reconciliation efforts.
To recognize his care for his elderly parents in their final years, Harvey was awarded a fixed sum from their estate acknowledging his dedication and support.
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*Real-life client scenarios have been anonymized and are not exclusively clients of Slater Vecchio LLP. Contacting us does not create a solicitor-client relationship. Will Variation claim legal service is only available in British Columbia.
