Preparing a will is a key step in planning for what happens when you pass away. Learn the essentials of preparing a will and tips for creating an estate plan.
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A booklet for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate in British Columbia after a person dies, including how to probate a will. The information is ...
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This publication is for people who are preparing a will in BC. This publication explains how to prepare a will, what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished. This edition ...
Also available in: French
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As an executor, you’re in charge of looking after the will-maker’s affairs after they pass away. Before you accept to act as an executor, you should understand an executor’s duties.
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This site provides an overview of the procedure to deal with a person's estate after they die. It discusses the probate and estate administration procedures, and provides links to the forms required.
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From the manual used by law students handling cases at the LSLAP program legal clinics. Provides a breakdown of common provisions included in wills. Also covers the execution of wills, and the administration and ...
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A wills notice identifies that a will has been registered and describes the person who has made the will, where the will is located, and the date of the will. This website provides information about a wills notice: ...
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If someone dies without a will, they’re said to have died “intestate”. The law says how their property will get distributed, and who has the right to “administer” their affairs.
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If you think your spouse or parent did not leave you enough in their will, you may be able to challenge it with a wills variation claim. Learn what’s involved.
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Probate Rules concerns reform of the rules of court relating to probate and administration of estates. It's a necessary sequel to the Succession Law Reform Project, which BCLI completed in 2006, and is intended in part ...
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