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'''autopsy''': A specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.
;autopsy: A specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.


'''assets''': What you own. Assets can include things such as money, land, investments, and personal possessions such as jewelry and furniture.
;assets: What you own. Assets can include things such as money, land, investments, and personal possessions such as jewelry and furniture.


'''coroner''': A coroner is a government official who investigates human deaths, determines cause of death, and issues death certificates.
;coroner: A coroner is a government official who investigates human deaths, determines cause of death, and issues death certificates.


'''death certificate''': Issued by Vital Statistics, a death certificate declares the date, location and cause of a person’s death as later entered in an official register of deaths.
;death certificate: Issued by Vital Statistics, a death certificate declares the date, location and cause of a person’s death as later entered in an official register of deaths.


'''disposition permit''': A document that outlines how human remains <span class="noglossary">will</span> be disposed of.
;disposition permit: A document that outlines how human remains <span class="noglossary">will</span> be disposed of.


'''estate''': All of the property and belongings you own at your death. The estate does not include property you own with someone else in joint tenancy, or joint bank accounts.  
;estate: All of the property and belongings you own at your death. The estate does not include property you own with someone else in joint tenancy, or joint bank accounts.  


'''hospice''': Facility that provides special care for people who are near the end of life.
;hospice: Facility that provides special care for people who are near the end of life.


'''medical certificate''': A legal document issued by a qualified medical practitioner certifying the death of a person.
;medical certificate: A legal document issued by a qualified medical practitioner certifying the death of a person.


'''morgue''': A place in which dead bodies are temporarily kept until identified and claimed or until arrangements for burial have been made.
;morgue: A place in which dead bodies are temporarily kept until identified and claimed or until arrangements for burial have been made.


'''next-of-kin''': A person’s closest living blood relative or relatives.
;next-of-kin: A person’s closest living blood relative or relatives.


'''obituary notice''': A published notice of a death, sometimes with a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> biography of the deceased.
;obituary notice: A published notice of a death, sometimes with a <span class="noglossary">brief</span> biography of the deceased.


'''palliative care''': Care which improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness.
;palliative care: Care which improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness.


'''pathologist''': A doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis.
;pathologist: A doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis.


'''RRSP''': A Registered Retirement Savings Plan or RRSP is an <span class="noglossary">account</span> that provides tax benefits for saving for retirement in Canada.
;RRSP: A Registered Retirement Savings Plan or RRSP is an <span class="noglossary">account</span> that provides tax benefits for saving for retirement in Canada.


'''will''': A document, conforming to the requirements of British Columbia law, that contains directions for the disposal or distribution of a person’s assets after his or her death.
;will: A document, conforming to the requirements of British Columbia law, that contains directions for the disposal or distribution of a person’s assets after his or her death.


{{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2012}}
{{REVIEWED | reviewer = [[People's Law School]], 2012}}

Revision as of 21:16, 6 December 2013

autopsy
A specialized surgical procedure that consists of a thorough examination of a corpse to determine the cause and manner of death and to evaluate any disease or injury that may be present.
assets
What you own. Assets can include things such as money, land, investments, and personal possessions such as jewelry and furniture.
coroner
A coroner is a government official who investigates human deaths, determines cause of death, and issues death certificates.
death certificate
Issued by Vital Statistics, a death certificate declares the date, location and cause of a person’s death as later entered in an official register of deaths.
disposition permit
A document that outlines how human remains will be disposed of.
estate
All of the property and belongings you own at your death. The estate does not include property you own with someone else in joint tenancy, or joint bank accounts.
hospice
Facility that provides special care for people who are near the end of life.
medical certificate
A legal document issued by a qualified medical practitioner certifying the death of a person.
morgue
A place in which dead bodies are temporarily kept until identified and claimed or until arrangements for burial have been made.
next-of-kin
A person’s closest living blood relative or relatives.
obituary notice
A published notice of a death, sometimes with a brief biography of the deceased.
palliative care
Care which improves the quality of life of patients and their families facing life-threatening illness.
pathologist
A doctor who specializes in medical diagnosis.
RRSP
A Registered Retirement Savings Plan or RRSP is an account that provides tax benefits for saving for retirement in Canada.
will
A document, conforming to the requirements of British Columbia law, that contains directions for the disposal or distribution of a person’s assets after his or her death.
This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by People's Law School, 2012.



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