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In-person clinic staffed by volunteer lawyers to help low-income seniors (ages 55+) and people with terminal illnesses prepare a will. :604-424-9600

:[http://www.accessprobono.ca/willsclinic www.accessprobono.ca/willsclinic]

:[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca www.clicklaw.bc.ca]

 

:[https://www.cbabc.org/For-the-Public/Dial-A-Law www.cbabc.org]

Law students from the University of British Columbia offer free assistance to qualifying clients with some legal matters, including preparing some simple wills. The manual used by law students has a chapter on "[http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/resource/1736 Wills and Estates]" that includes sample clauses for making a will.

:[http://www.lslap.bc.ca www.lslap.bc.ca]

Provides information, education, and support for people to make and use representation agreements and enduring powers of attorney.

:[http://www.nidus.ca www.nidus.ca]  

=== Public Guardian and Trustee of BC===  

This government office may agree to be appointed executor in a will in appropriate circumstances. They can also administer an estate when the executor is not able or willing to do so, or when someone dies without a will.

:[http://www.trustee.bc.ca www.trustee.bc.ca]

Self Counsel Press publishes do-it-yourself guides on legal topics for BC, including on making a will.

:[http://www.self-counsel.com www.self-counsel.com]

A notary public can help with making a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.

:[http://www.notaries.bc.ca www.notaries.bc.ca]

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