Preparing Your Will

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Writing Your Will from People's Law School is for people who are making a will in British Columbia. It explains what is involved in making a will, what to consider in appointing an executor, and what to do after making your will. This edition reflects the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which became law in 2014.

Contents

• What Is a Will?
  • Why should I make a will? · What happens if I die without a will? · Do I have to make a will?  · I’ve heard the term "living will"; what is that?

• Making Your Will
  • Requirements for a will · Elements of a will · Making the will

• Appointing an Executor
  • What are the executor's responsibilities? · Who should I choose to be my executor? · Can more than one person act as executor? · How can I make the job easier for my executor?

• After Making Your Will
  • Where should I keep my will? · How do I register my will? · Can I change my will after I’ve made it? · Can I cancel my will?

• Resources
  • Where to get help · Glossary

• About this Publication
  • About Writing Your Will · About People's Law School

Copyright & Disclaimer

Writing Your Will © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence.

The information 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.

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