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'''''Being an Executor''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate in British Columbia after a person dies, including how to probate a will. The information reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014.


'''''Being an Executor''''' from [[People's Law School]] is about putting your affairs in order and planning for the future. Inside you will find information about being an executor, what to do when someone has asked you to be their executor and where can I get more help? This edition reflects changes to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (2014).
== Contents ==
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* '''[[Being Asked to Be an Executor]]'''
** [[Being Asked to Be an Executor#Being an executor can be a demanding job|Being an executor can be a demanding job]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#You don’t have to act as executor|You don’t have to act as executor]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#If you decide to act as executor, you can get help|If you decide to act, you can get help]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#There are some expenses and fees you can claim|There are expenses and fees you can claim]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#There can be more than one executor|There can be more than one executor]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#An executor’s role ends when the court formally discharges them|When an executor’s role ends ]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#If you agree to being someone’s executor|If you agree to being someone’s executor]]


== Contents ==
* '''[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor]]'''
** [[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 1. Find the will|Step 1. Find the will]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 2. Confirm the validity of the will|Step 2. Confirm the validity of the will]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 3. Protect the assets|Step 3. Protect the assets]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 4. Arrange the funeral|Step 4. Arrange the funeral]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 5. Communicate with the beneficiaries|Step 5. Communicate with the beneficiaries]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 6. List the assets and liabilities|Step 6. List the assets and liabilities]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 7. If necessary, apply for probate|Step 7. If necessary, apply for probate]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 8. Deal with debts and taxes|Step 8. Deal with debts and taxes]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 9. Account to the beneficiaries|Step 9. Account to the beneficiaries]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 10. Distribute the estate|Step 10. Distribute the estate]]


*'''[[Introduction to Being an Executor|Introduction]]'''
* '''[[Probating the Will]]'''
** [[Introduction to Being an Executor#What is an executor|What is an executor?]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Being an Executor#Being an executor|Being an executor]]
** [[Probating the Will#You must notify certain people that you intend to apply for probate|Notifying others of intention to apply for probate]]{{·}} [[Probating the Will#You need to file probate documents with the registry|Filing probate documents with the registry]]{{·}} [[Probating the Will#Listing assets and liabilities|Listing assets and liabilities]]{{·}} [[Probating the Will#Probate fees are based on the gross value of the estate|Probate fees]]  


*'''[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor|Ten Steps to Being an Executor]]
* '''Resources'''
** [[Where to Get Help for Being an Executor| Where to Get Help]]{{·}}[[Glossary for Being an Executor| Glossary]]


*'''[[Probate Checklist for Being an Executor|Probate Checklist]]
* '''About'''
** [[About Being an Executor| About ''Being an Executor'']]{{·}}[[People's Law School| More from People's Law School]]


*'''[[Where to get Help for Being an Executor| Where to get Help]]'''
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*'''[[Glossary for Being an Executor| Glossary]]'''
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*[[About Being an Executor|About ''Being an Executor'']]
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 for Being an Executor|Where to Get Help]]" section.
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== About People's Law School==
== People's Law School==
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Being an Executor from People's Law School is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate in British Columbia after a person dies, including how to probate a will. The information reflects the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which became law in 2014.

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Copyright & Disclaimer

  Being an Executor © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International 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.