Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills and Estate (16:II): Difference between revisions
No edit summary |
No edit summary |
||
(26 intermediate revisions by 4 users not shown) | |||
Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
{{REVIEWED LSLAP | date= August 20, 2024}} | |||
{{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = wills}} | {{LSLAP Manual TOC|expanded = wills}} | ||
== A. Legislation == | == A. Legislation == | ||
* ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', SBC 2009 [''WESA'']. | * [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/09013_01 ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', SBC 2009, c13] [''WESA'']. | ||
* ''Trustee Act'', RSBC 1996, c 464 | * [https://www.bclaws.gov.bc.ca/civix/document/id/complete/statreg/96464_01 ''Trustee Act'', RSBC 1996, c 464]. | ||
== B. Texts == | == B. Texts == | ||
Many texts are available that provide more information on this area of the law. Be aware that the law on wills & estates has significantly changed since WESA came into force on March | Many texts are available that provide more information on this area of the law. Be aware that the law on wills & estates has significantly changed since ''WESA'' came into force on 31 March 2014. Therefore, earlier resources may be outdated. The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC [CLEBC] offers the following material for a paid subscription: | ||
=== 1. General === | === 1. General === | ||
Stephanie J Daniels et al, eds, ''BC Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation'', (Vancouver: CLEBC) (loose-leaf updated 2024) | |||
Baird et al, ''Wills, Estates, and Succession Act Transition Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2014) | James Baird et al, ''Wills, Estates, and Succession Act Transition Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2014) | ||
: The book can be purchased from the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) website | |||
: (https://store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails.aspx?title=Wills-Estates-and-Succession-Act-Transition-Guide-ONLINE&pid=4285100) | |||
: or borrowed from the Courthouse Libraries BC | |||
: (https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/catalogue-item?cid=26939). | |||
=== 2. Drafting === | === 2. Drafting === | ||
Bogardus & Hamilton, ''Wills Precedents | Peter Bogardus, Sadie Wetzel & Mary Hamilton, ''Wills and Personal Planning Precedents - An Annotated Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC) (loose-leaf updated 2022) (“''Wills and Personal Planning Precedents''”) | ||
: The book can be purchased from the CLEBC website | |||
: (https://www.cle.bc.ca/wills-and-personal-planning-precedents-an-annotated-guide/) | |||
: or borrowed from the Courthouse Libraries BC | |||
: (https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/catalogue-item?cid=7220). | |||
=== 3. Probate === | === 3. Probate === | ||
Aubrie Girou et al, eds, ''Probate and Estate Administration Practice Manual'' (Vancouver: CLEBC) (loose-leaf updated 2024) | |||
: The book can be purchased from the CLEBC website: | |||
: https://www.cle.bc.ca/bc-probate-and-estate-administration-practice-manual/. | |||
== C. Bureaus and Web Sites == | == C. Bureaus and Web Sites == | ||
Line 28: | Line 39: | ||
'''Department of Vital Statistics''' | '''Department of Vital Statistics''' | ||
This department keeps records of all births, marriages, deaths, and name changes in British Columbia. Additionally, this department manages the wills registry. | |||
Vancouver, B.C. | : 605 Robson Street, Room 250 | ||
: Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3 | |||
: Toll-free telephone within BC: 1 (888) 876-1633 | |||
: Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/health-care-programs-and-services/vital-statistics | |||
'''Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')''' | |||
Website: http://www. | CanLII is a non-profit organization that provides access to court judgments, tribunal decisions, statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions.<BR> | ||
: Website: http://www.canlii.org/en/ | |||
'''Clicklaw''' | |||
Clicklaw can help you find relevant legal information, educational resources, and services from over 40 contributor organizations.<BR> | |||
: Website: https://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/solveproblems/search?so=r&f=Wills+%26+estates | |||
'''Courthouse Libraries BC''' | |||
In honour of Make-A-Will Week, Courthouse Libraries BC has prepared a list of resources for members of the legal community. The Courthouse Libraries website provides resources about making a will, probate, being an executor, and creating a personal planning document like a representation agreement.<BR> | |||
: Website: https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/how-we-can-help/legislation-case-law/guides/resource-guides/wills-personal-planning-resources | |||
{{LSLAP Manual Navbox|type=chapters15- | {{LSLAP Manual Navbox|type=chapters15-23}} |
Latest revision as of 21:19, 20 August 2024
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on August 20, 2024. |
A. Legislation
B. Texts
Many texts are available that provide more information on this area of the law. Be aware that the law on wills & estates has significantly changed since WESA came into force on 31 March 2014. Therefore, earlier resources may be outdated. The Continuing Legal Education Society of BC [CLEBC] offers the following material for a paid subscription:
1. General
Stephanie J Daniels et al, eds, BC Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation, (Vancouver: CLEBC) (loose-leaf updated 2024)
James Baird et al, Wills, Estates, and Succession Act Transition Guide (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2014)
- The book can be purchased from the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia (CLEBC) website
- (https://store.cle.bc.ca/productdetails.aspx?title=Wills-Estates-and-Succession-Act-Transition-Guide-ONLINE&pid=4285100)
- or borrowed from the Courthouse Libraries BC
- (https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/catalogue-item?cid=26939).
2. Drafting
Peter Bogardus, Sadie Wetzel & Mary Hamilton, Wills and Personal Planning Precedents - An Annotated Guide (Vancouver: CLEBC) (loose-leaf updated 2022) (“Wills and Personal Planning Precedents”)
- The book can be purchased from the CLEBC website
- (https://www.cle.bc.ca/wills-and-personal-planning-precedents-an-annotated-guide/)
- or borrowed from the Courthouse Libraries BC
- (https://www.courthouselibrary.ca/catalogue-item?cid=7220).
3. Probate
Aubrie Girou et al, eds, Probate and Estate Administration Practice Manual (Vancouver: CLEBC) (loose-leaf updated 2024)
- The book can be purchased from the CLEBC website:
- https://www.cle.bc.ca/bc-probate-and-estate-administration-practice-manual/.
C. Bureaus and Web Sites
Department of Vital Statistics
This department keeps records of all births, marriages, deaths, and name changes in British Columbia. Additionally, this department manages the wills registry.
- 605 Robson Street, Room 250
- Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3
- Toll-free telephone within BC: 1 (888) 876-1633
- Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/health-care-programs-and-services/vital-statistics
Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')
CanLII is a non-profit organization that provides access to court judgments, tribunal decisions, statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions.
- Website: http://www.canlii.org/en/
Clicklaw
Clicklaw can help you find relevant legal information, educational resources, and services from over 40 contributor organizations.
Courthouse Libraries BC
In honour of Make-A-Will Week, Courthouse Libraries BC has prepared a list of resources for members of the legal community. The Courthouse Libraries website provides resources about making a will, probate, being an executor, and creating a personal planning document like a representation agreement.
© Copyright 2024, The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society. |