Estate litigation involves disputes that arise after someone has passed away, or in connection with the administration of an estate or trust. Our firm represents executors, beneficiaries, spouses, and dependants in complex estate disputes, with a focus on practical, timely resolution.

Common Estate Disputes we handle include:

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• Will Challenges

  • Allegations of lack of testamentary capacity

  • Undue influence or suspicious circumstances

  • Improper execution or validity of a will

  • Competing or multiple wills

• Wills Variation Claims (BC)

  • Claims by spouses or children who were inadequately provided for

  • Representation of beneficiaries defending wills

  • Negotiation and mediation of variation claims

• Executor & Trustee Disputes

  • Breach of fiduciary duty

  • Failure to account or delays in administration

  • Mismanagement or misuse of estate assets

  • Removal or replacement of executors or trustees

• Estate Accounting & Passing of Accounts

  • Compelling disclosure and formal accounting

  • Objections to executor or trustee accounts

  • Court applications to approve or challenge accounts

• Beneficiary Disputes

  • Disagreements between beneficiaries

  • Interpretation of will or trust terms

  • Unequal or disputed distributions

• Dependants’ Relief Claims

  • Claims by spouses, minor children, or dependants

  • Defense against unjustified dependants’ claims

• Trust Litigation

  • Disputes involving family trusts or testamentary trusts

  • Trustee conduct and interpretation issues

Our Approach

• Strategic early assessment of risk and exposure

• Focus on negotiation and settlement where possible

• Strong advocacy in Supreme Court of British Columbia when litigation is required

• Clear, practical advice tailored to emotionally sensitive disputes