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[[File:A Death in Your Family cover image.jpg|thumb|275px|right|<span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istock.com</span>]]This [[A Death in Your Family|publication]] from [[People's Law School]] is for people who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.  
[[File:A Death in Your Family cover image.jpg|thumb|275px|right|<span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istock.com</span>]]This [[A Death in Your Family|publication]] from [[People's Law School]] is for people who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.  


The information in this publication applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is produced for educational purposes and is not intended as legal advice. If you need advice about a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]" section.  
The information in this publication '''applies in British Columbia, Canada'''. It is produced for educational purposes and is not intended as legal advice. If you need advice about a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]" section.  


We have tried to use clear language throughout. See the "[[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]" section for definitions of key legal terms, which are also bolded in the text.
We have tried to use clear language throughout. See the "[[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]" section for definitions of key legal terms, which are also bolded in the text.

Revision as of 22:44, 26 January 2017

Image via www.istock.com

This publication from People's Law School is for people who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.

The information in this publication applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is produced for educational purposes and is not intended as legal advice. If you need advice about a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" section.

We have tried to use clear language throughout. See the "Glossary" section for definitions of key legal terms, which are also bolded in the text.

People's Law School

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.


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