We sympathize with how deeply frustrating and challenging it is to be disinherited and left out by a loved one or discover after they pass away that the inheritance you believed you’d be receiving is, instead, smaller than what you expected. Our Coquitlam, BC challenging a will attorneys have helped hundreds of people just like you achieve justice on a wills dispute. We can help you if you and your family have been left out of the will of a close relative, if their estate was unfairly or unequally distributed, or if you suspect that your loved one was subject to undue influence or lacked mental capacity. Only certain people can contest a will in British Columbia and must meet certain conditions to do so. Please contact HS Law Corporation, HS Law today to learn your legal options.
Challenging A Will Coquitlam, BC
What are your options if you discover that your parents or even your spouse have left you less than what you feel is fair? You’re probably dismayed, hurt, possibly a little embarrassed, and may face dire financial straits if you were counting on an inheritance to help alleviate financial burdens. Fortunately, Canadian laws account for certain factors, such as addressing issues of whether a vulnerable senior may have had undue influence exerted on them or the property rights that a close family member may be entitled to. Our wills variation and dispute litigators have a significant depth of knowledge of British Columbia and Canadian inheritance laws, and we can advise you of your rights.
Although most will challenges occur after the probate process has started (i.e., once the contents of the will have been made public), in British Columbia, challenging a will or objecting to the validity of a will can also occur before the document has been entered into probate (or administration). There are many benefits to contesting the will before probate starts, but you must act fast. Our lawyers can file a Notice of Objection on your behalf, keeping the will from entering probate until the court has the chance to address the issue you raise.
Even if the probate process has started, you may still have options. The court may halt the process if an interested party raises one of the legal grounds to challenge the will, such as an improperly executed will, the presence of undue influence on the testator (the deceased), or that the testator did not have the capacity to write the will.
We may also address unclear language in the will, as there may be confusion over what your loved one intended.
Your Inheritance Is Important. Our Experience Matters
Our lawyers are family-focused, local, and are familiar with the process of challenging a will in British Columbia. Our experience means that we sympathize with your frustrations and know just how much hinges on the outcome of your challenge to your loved one’s will. We have the experience you need for the best possible outcome for your case:
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- Member in good standing with the Law Society of British Columbia.
- Personalized, results-focused solutions for litigation matters
When you’re grieving the loss of someone close to you, the last thing you want to face is the stress of a legal battle over their estate that you believe is not adequate, just, and equitable. That’s why our legal team handles the entire matter for you, including drafting all documents and petitions, building your case, and presenting it before the court. Contact HS Law Corporation, HS Law today for a consultation.
