{"id":1256,"date":"2026-01-28T22:31:53","date_gmt":"2026-01-28T22:31:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/?p=1256"},"modified":"2026-01-30T22:41:51","modified_gmt":"2026-01-30T22:41:51","slug":"can-a-will-be-changed-after-death","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/can-a-will-be-changed-after-death\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a Will Be Changed After Death in BC?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It\u2019s a question we hear often: Can a will be changed after someone passes in British Columbia? At first, it might seem like the answer is a simple no. After all, once a person passes away, their final wishes should be set in stone, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Well, not quite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While you can\u2019t rewrite someone\u2019s will just because you disagree with it, BC law does allow certain changes to be made under specific circumstances. In this blog, we\u2019ll walk through when a will can be changed, who can make a claim, and how the process works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wills Aren\u2019t Always the Last Word<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In BC, the law recognizes that a will might not always fairly reflect the needs of those left behind. This is especially true for spouses and children who were financially dependent on the deceased.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA)<\/a><\/strong> gives these individuals the right to ask the court to change the distribution of the estate. The goal is to make sure they are left with a “just and adequate” share.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is called a variation of will<\/strong>, and it can only happen after the person has died.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who Can Apply to Vary a Will?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Not everyone can challenge or change a will<\/a>. In British Columbia, only the following people can apply to vary a will:<\/p>\n\n\n\n