BC Supreme Court: Being a spouse under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act does not require capacity to marry or residing in the same home. Connor Estate, 2017 BCSC 978

by | Jun 21, 2017 | Marriage-like relationship, Wills, Estates and Succession Act

On June 13, 2017, the BC Supreme Court issued reasons for judgment in Connor Estate, 2017 BCSC 978. Patricia Connor passed away on January 29, 2015.  Joseph Chambers sought an order declaring him to be her spouse.  She had no children.  It was not clear if she had a...