The main document that expresses your wishes for the management of your estate and the allocation of your possessions following your passing is your will. Many laws and regulations must be followed for a will to be considered valid. CityLaw assists clients in drafting a will that is appropriate for their situation by performing comprehensive questionnaires and interviews regarding their business’s real estate interests’ investments and accounts insurance coverage beneficial interests and other assets. To cut expenses and prevent misunderstandings, we occasionally collaborate with our clients’ accountants and financial advisors to draft their will as a component of an all-inclusive estate planning package.
Arguments Against the Legality of Wills
If you believe a will is not legally valid you might want to contest it. Numerous legal grounds exist in British Columbia for someone to contest a will. These consist of:
- Problems with Formal Validity: A will may be deemed void and thus dubious if it was not properly witnessed or signed at the time of creation.
- Disputes Regarding Testamentary Capacity: You may have a basis to question if the person who created the will was mentally capable at the time. If it turns out that they were not the wills terms might be ruled void.
- Undue Influence: If you think the person who made the will was under pressure to include certain clauses that they otherwise would not have you may file a claim for undue influence.
- Fraud or Forgery: If there is proof that the deceased did not properly draft or sign the will its legality may be contested.