LAW 349

Disputes involving wills, estates, and succession matters can vary widely. This course introduces students to the legal framework that underpins Estate Litigation in British Columbia. Students will develop a broad understanding of the key issues in estate disputes, assess case studies and case law and acquire practical skills to effectively and competently navigate Estate Litigation files. Topics include wills variation claims, resulting trusts, unjust enrichment, curating defective wills, committeeship applications, issues with respect to spousal status and other novel estate litigation challenges that arise in BC. Section information text: <strong>Course Description: </strong>Disputes involving wills, estates, and succession matters can vary widely. This course introduces students to the legal framework that underpins Estate Litigation in British Columbia. Students will develop a broad understanding of the key issues in estate disputes, assess case studies and case law and acquire practical skills to effectively and competently navigate Estate Litigation files. Topics include wills variation claims, resulting trusts, unjust enrichment, curating defective wills, committeeship applications, issues with respect to spousal status and other novel estate litigation challenges that arise in BC. <br/><strong>Reg Notes: </strong> Restricted to students in the Bachelor of Legal Studies (paralegal) program and Paralegal Certificate program. 5 seats are restricted to students in the Legal Studies Minor program. Please email legalstudies@capilanou.ca to request an override. This course will be held on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:30-8:20pm via online synchronous mode of delivery.<br/><strong>