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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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