Difference between revisions of "Glossary for Preparing Your Will"

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;Probate: A legal procedure that confirms a will is legally valid and can be acted on. It allows financial institutions and others to rely on the will as being the last will made by the will-maker.

;Public Guardian and Trustee: ~~An office operating under provincial~~ law ~~that provides support for financial and personal decision-making where there is no one else able~~ to ~~do so~~.

;Public Guardian and Trustee: A public body established by law to protect the interests of British Columbians who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests.

;Representation agreement: A legal document to authorize someone to assist you or to act on your behalf for health care and personal care matters. It can also cover routine financial and legal matters.

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 ;Probate: A legal procedure that confirms a will is legally valid and can be acted on. It allows financial institutions and others to rely on the will as being the last will made by the will-maker.
-;Public Guardian and Trustee: An office operating under provincial law that provides support for financial and personal decision-making where there is no one else able to do so.
+;Public Guardian and Trustee: A public body established by law to protect the interests of British Columbians who lack legal capacity to protect their own interests.
 ;Representation agreement: A legal document to authorize someone to assist you or to act on your behalf for health care and personal care matters. It can also cover routine financial and legal matters.

Difference between revisions of "Glossary for Preparing Your Will"

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