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SUMMARY OF THE ARTICLE: 1. Contest a will for lack of capacity A will can be declared null if the testator did not have capacity at the time it was executed. Capacity is presumed, but the will can be declared null if there is evidence of cognitive deterioration (Alzheimer’s, dementia, etc.). 2. Presumption of validity […]
In an increasingly interconnected world, inheritances involving assets or individuals in different countries are becoming more common. When a person passes away leaving properties in multiple countries, managing the succession can be complex. To simplify this process, heirs can use a mechanism that allows them to demonstrate their rights before the authorities of different member […]
Sometimes, the provisions in a will regarding the distribution of a deceased person’s assets are not followed as the testator intended. This can create conflicts between heirs and legatees. Unfortunately, these situations are more common than one might think. In this week’s article, we discuss a real case of a legacy claim that our law […]
