Preparing a Will and Estate Planning - Revision history

Drew Jackson: /* With preparing a will */

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	:Call 1-800-663-0343 (toll-free)		:Call 1-800-663-0343 (toll-free)
	:[https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ Visit website]		:[https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ Visit website]

	~~:'''Access Pro Bono'''~~
	~~:Offers an in-person clinic in Vancouver staffed by volunteer lawyers to help low-income seniors (ages 55+) and people with terminal illnesses prepare a will.~~
	~~:Call 604-424-9600~~
	~~:[http://www.accessprobono.ca/willsclinic Visit website]~~

	===More information===		===More information===

Drew Jackson: /* Where should I keep my will? */

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	===Where should I keep my will?===		===Where should I keep my will?===
	If your original will is in paper form, you can keep it with your lawyer or notary, or in a safety deposit box at your bank. That way the will is in a permanent, safe, and fireproof location.		If your original will is in paper form, you can keep it with your lawyer or notary, or in a safety deposit box at your bank. That way the will is in a permanent, safe, and fireproof location.

	If your original will is in electronic form, there will be multiple true originals. Assemble and store these in the same place, such as with your notary or lawyer or a secure electronic repository.		If your original will is in electronic form, there will be multiple true originals. Assemble and store these in the same place, such as with your notary or lawyer or a secure electronic repository.
	Your executor will need your original will (not a copy) to give to the probate registry. You should let your executor know where you keep your will and other important documents, so they know where to get it.
			Your executor will need your original will (not a copy) to give to the probate registry. You should let your executor know where you keep your will and other important documents, so they know where to get it.

	===How much does it cost to get professional help to make a will?===		===How much does it cost to get professional help to make a will?===

Elena Renderos: /* Prepare a will */

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	Notaries can prepare simple wills. Getting advice from a lawyer is particularly important when there are features such as a blended family, a charitable gift, property outside of British Columbia, a family business, a desire to hold property in trust for someone (such as minor children), or a wish to leave certain people out of your will.		Notaries can prepare simple wills. Getting advice from a lawyer is particularly important when there are features such as a blended family, a charitable gift, property outside of British Columbia, a family business, a desire to hold property in trust for someone (such as minor children), or a wish to leave certain people out of your will.

	====Step 4. Make plans for minor children====		===Step 4. Make plans for minor children===
	If you’re a parent or guardian of a minor child (under 19 years old), the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/sbc-2011-c-25/latest/sbc-2011-c-25.html ''Family Law Act''] lets you appoint someone to be the child’s '''guardian''' in your will.		If you’re a parent or guardian of a minor child (under 19 years old), the [https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/laws/stat/sbc-2011-c-25/latest/sbc-2011-c-25.html ''Family Law Act''] lets you appoint someone to be the child’s '''guardian''' in your will.

Elena Renderos: /* Who can help */

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Who can help

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	:[https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ Visit website]		:[https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ Visit website]

	:Access Pro Bono		:'''Access Pro Bono'''
	:Offers an in-person clinic in Vancouver staffed by volunteer lawyers to help low-income seniors (ages 55+) and people with terminal illnesses prepare a will.		:Offers an in-person clinic in Vancouver staffed by volunteer lawyers to help low-income seniors (ages 55+) and people with terminal illnesses prepare a will.
	:Call 604-424-9600		:Call 604-424-9600
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	===More information===		===More information===
	:Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry		:'''Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry'''
	:Has detailed information on all aspects of personal planning, including fact sheets, forms, and videos.		:Has detailed information on all aspects of personal planning, including fact sheets, forms, and videos.
	:[http://www.nidus.ca/ Visit website]		:[http://www.nidus.ca/ Visit website]

Elena Renderos: /* Who can help */

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	:'''Society of Notaries Public of BC'''		:'''Society of Notaries Public of BC'''
	:A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.		:A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.
	:Call 604-681-4516 ~~in the Lower Mainland~~		:Call 604-681-4516
	:Call 1-800-663-0343 (toll-free)		:Call 1-800-663-0343 (toll-free)
	:[https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ Visit website]		:[https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ Visit website]

Elena Renderos: /* Who can help */

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	===With preparing a will===		===With preparing a will===
	:		:'''Society of Notaries Public of BC'''
	:A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.		:A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.
	:Call 604-681-4516 in the Lower Mainland		:Call 604-681-4516 in the Lower Mainland
	:Call 1-800-663-0343 (toll-free)		:Call 1-800-663-0343 (toll-free)
	:Visit website		:[https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ Visit website]

	:Access Pro Bono ~~offers~~ an in-person clinic in Vancouver staffed by volunteer lawyers to help low-income seniors (ages 55+) and people with terminal illnesses prepare a will.		:Access Pro Bono
			:Offers an in-person clinic in Vancouver staffed by volunteer lawyers to help low-income seniors (ages 55+) and people with terminal illnesses prepare a will.
	:Call 604-424-9600		:Call 604-424-9600
	:Visit website		:[http://www.accessprobono.ca/willsclinic Visit website]

	===More information===		===More information===
	:~~The~~ Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry ~~has~~ detailed information on all aspects of personal planning, including fact sheets, forms, and videos.		:Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry
	:Visit website		:Has detailed information on all aspects of personal planning, including fact sheets, forms, and videos.
			:[http://www.nidus.ca/ Visit website]

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Elena Renderos: /* Who can help */

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	:A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.		:A notary public can help you prepare a will. The Society of Notaries Public of BC offers a list of notaries in the province.
	:Call 604-681-4516 in the Lower Mainland		:Call 604-681-4516 in the Lower Mainland

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