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[[File:Being an Executor cover image.jpg|thumb|275px|right|<span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istock.com</span>]]''[[Being an Executor]]'' is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in British Columbia in dealing with an estate after a person dies, including the procedure to probate the will. The information reflects the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''], which became law in 2014. | [[File:Being an Executor cover image.jpg|thumb|275px|right|<span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.istock.com</span>]]''[[Being an Executor]]'' is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in British Columbia in dealing with an estate after a person dies, including the procedure to probate the will. The information reflects the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''], which became law in 2014. | ||
At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This | At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. '''It is not intended as legal advice.''' For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help for Being an Executor|Where to Get Help]]" section. | ||
We have tried to use clear language throughout. See the "[[Glossary for Being an Executor|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 Being an Executor|Glossary]]" section for definitions of key legal terms, which are also bolded in the text. | ||
Latest revision as of 17:43, 9 April 2017
Being an Executor is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in British Columbia in dealing with an estate after a person dies, including the procedure to probate the will. The information reflects the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which became law in 2014.
At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, 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.
 Being an Executor © People's Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
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