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'''''Writing Your Will''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who | '''''Writing Your Will''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who are making a will in British Columbia. It explains what is involved in making a will, what to consider in appointing an executor, and what to do after making your will. The information reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014. | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
* '''[[What Is a Will?]]''' | |||
** [[What Is a Will?#Why should you make a will?|Why should you make a will?]]{{·}}[[What Is a Will?#What happens if you die without a will?|What happens if you die without a will?]]{{·}}[[What Is a Will?#Do you have to make a will?|Do you have to make a will?]]{{·}}[[What Is a Will?#What is a "living will"?|What is a "living will"?]] | |||
*'''[[ | * '''[[Making Your Will]]''' | ||
** [[ | ** [[Making Your Will#Requirements for a will|Requirements for a will]]{{·}}[[Making Your Will#Elements of a will|Elements of a will]]{{·}}[[Making Your Will#Making the will|Making the will]] | ||
* '''[[Appointing an Executor]]''' | |||
** [[Appointing an Executor#What are the executor's responsibilities?|What are the executor's responsibilities?]]{{·}}[[Appointing an Executor#Who should you choose to be your executor?|Who should you choose to be your executor?]]{{·}}[[Appointing an Executor#Can more than one person act as executor?|Can there be more than executor?]] | |||
*'''[[ | * '''[[After Making Your Will]]''' | ||
** [[After Making Your Will#Where should you keep your will?|Where should you keep your will?]]{{·}}[[After Making Your Will#How do you register your will?|How do you register your will?]]{{·}}[[After Making Your Will#Can you change your will after you've made it?|Can you change your will after you've made it?]]{{·}}[[After Making Your Will#Can you cancel your will?|Can you cancel your will?]] | |||
*'''[[ | * '''Resources''' | ||
** [[Where to Get Help with Writing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]{{·}}[[Glossary for Writing Your Will|Glossary]] | |||
*'''[[ | * '''About''' | ||
** [[About Writing Your Will|About ''Writing Your Will'']]{{·}}[[People's Law School| More from People's Law School]] | |||
==Copyright & Disclaimer== | |||
== | [[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''Writing Your Will'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]]. | ||
At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help with Writing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]" section. | |||
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[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life. | |||
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Writing Your Will from People's Law School is for people who are making a will in British Columbia. It explains what is involved in making a will, what to consider in appointing an executor, and what to do after making your will. The information reflects the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which became law in 2014.
Contents
- Resources
Copyright & Disclaimer
Writing Your Will © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.
At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" section.
People's Law School
People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.
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