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===Where should I keep my will?===
===Where should I keep my will?===
Keep the original will 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. 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.  
Keep the original will 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. 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 a will cost?===
===How much does it cost to get professional help to make a will?===
It depends on how complex your situation is. Most lawyers and notaries charge a fee that reflects the time, skill, and responsibility involved. Discuss the fees with your lawyer or notary when you call to arrange a meeting. You should be able to get free quotes. You can shop around and compare prices.
It depends on how complex your situation is. Most lawyers and notaries charge a fee that reflects the time, skill, and responsibility involved. Discuss the fees with your lawyer or notary when you call to arrange a meeting. You should be able to get free estimates. Feel free to shop around and compare prices.


===What if I made a will in another province?===
===What if I made a will in another province?===
If you made a will in another province and now live in BC, your will may work in BC. You need to see a lawyer to find out.
If you made a will in another province and now live in BC, your will may work in BC. You need to see a lawyer to find out.


==Get help==
==Who can help==


===With preparing a will===
===With preparing a will===
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.
:Telephone: 604-681-4516 in the Lower Mainland
:Toll-free: 1-800-663-0343
:Web: [https://www.notaries.bc.ca/ notaries.bc.ca]


'''MyLawBC''' is an online resource from Legal Services Society, the agency that provides legal aid in BC. MyLawBC steers you in preparing a simple will through a set of questions. It also gives information on wills and personal planning documents such as powers of attorney and representation agreements.
* Call 604-681-4516 in the Lower Mainland
:Web: [http://mylawbc.com/paths/wills mylawbc.com/paths/wills]
* Call 1-800-663-0343 (toll-free)
* [https://www.snpbc.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.  
'''MyLawBC''' is an online resource from Legal Aid BC. It steers you in preparing a simple will through a set of questions. It also gives information on wills and personal planning documents such as powers of attorney and representation agreements.
:Telephone: 604-424-9600
 
:Web: [http://www.accessprobono.ca/willsclinic accessprobono.ca/willsclinic]
* [https://mylawbc.com/paths/wills/ 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===
The '''Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry''' has detailed information on all aspects of personal planning, including fact sheets, forms, and videos.
The '''Nidus Personal Planning Resource Centre & Registry''' has detailed information on all aspects of personal planning, including fact sheets, forms, and videos.
:Web: [http://www.nidus.ca/ nidus.ca]
 
* [http://www.nidus.ca/ Visit website]


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