British Columbia Court Upholds C$5.5M Charitable Bequest Over Photocopied Will

The Supreme Court of British Columbia has ruled in favor of Shirley Isobel Alexander’s original estate plan, directing her C$5.5 million fortune to registered charities. Alexander, who died in April 2025 without a spouse or children, had established a clear legal framework for her assets through a 2018 will and a 2025 codicil.

A friend of the deceased had challenged these documents, presenting photocopies of an alleged 2024 will that named her as the sole beneficiary. The court rejected the claim after the woman failed to produce original documents or credible witnesses, upholding the charitable intentions documented in Alexander’s verified legal records.

Editor's note: Accurate summary of the court case and the rejection of the disputed photocopied documents.