Will Variance in Bc?

In a nutshell the British Columbia Wills Variation Act is the statute which permits a surviving spouse or childr to contest a will on the basis that it does not make adequate provision for the claimant.

What is the Wills Variation Act of British Columbia?

The Wills Variation Act allows a court to alter a will that, in the court's opinion, fails to make adequate provision for the proper maintenance and support of the will-maker's spouse or children. ... Instead, the Legislature essentially re-enacted the entire Wills Variation Act, unchanged, as part of WESA.

What is a will variance?

A wills variation is an opportunity for a spouse or child of a deceased individual to seek out changes to an existing will. Applying for a wills variation can be complex since the parties involved must prove the reason for such an application.