Can a Suicide Note also Operate as a Will?
Can a written note authored by someone prior to committing suicide also serve as the person’s Last Will? This question was addressed in a recent Supreme Court decision in which the deceased’s handwritten suicide note was discovered in her vehicle after her body was found washed up on the banks o…
Can My Spouse Challenge My Decision to Exclude Him or Her from my Will?
In a prior post, it was discussed what may arise from a decision to exclude your children from your Will and so today’s topic will cover: What may arise from your decision to exclude your spouse? Section 60 of the Wills Estates Succession Act (“WESA”) empowers a court to vary the terms of a Wi…