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| text = '''Alert:''' Extensive changes to the law in BC relating to wills came into force on March 31, 2014. The Ministry of Justice provides answers to [http:// | | text = '''Alert:''' Extensive changes to the law in BC relating to wills came into force on March 31, 2014. The Ministry of Justice provides answers to [http://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/about-bcs-justice-system/legislation-policy/legislation-updates/wills-estates-and-succession-act-and-new-probate-rules common questions on the new law], called the ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'' (WESA). | ||
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#Make a list of your property (land, vehicles and other possessions). | #Make a list of your property (land, vehicles and other possessions). | ||
#Decide who you want as an executor of the will. You should also consider naming an alternate in case your first choice is unable to act as executor or complete the job. | #Decide who you want as an executor of the will. You should also consider naming an alternate in case your first choice is unable to act as executor or complete the job. | ||
#Speak to a lawyer or get a self-help guide. A good one is the ''Write Your Legal Will in 3 Easy Steps'' from the Self-Counsel Press. It is available at most Service BC (Government Agent) offices and many bookstores and public libraries. The People's Law School has an excellent online booklet, | #Speak to a lawyer or get a self-help guide. A good one is the ''Write Your Legal Will in 3 Easy Steps'' from the Self-Counsel Press. It is available at most Service BC (Government Agent) offices and many bookstores and public libraries. The People's Law School has an excellent online booklet, ''[[Writing Your Will]]''. | ||
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== What happens next == | == What happens next == | ||
Your will needs to be witnessed by two or more persons who are age 19 or older. | Your will needs to be witnessed by two or more persons who are age 19 or older. You should not have your will witnessed by a person you are giving a gift to under it, or his or her spouse. (Ordinarily, a gift to a witness or his or her spouse is invalid, in which case the person you intend to benefit will lose the gift.) You must sign your will at its end in front of the witnesses, who must be present at the same time. The witnesses must also sign your will as witnesses in front of you and in front of each other. | ||
You need to store the original in a place where it will be safe. It is a good idea to let your executor know where you will be storing your will. You may also wish to give your executor a copy of it. | You need to store the original in a place where it will be safe. It is a good idea to let your executor know where you will be storing your will. You may also wish to give your executor a copy of it. | ||
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