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}}'''''A Death in Your Family''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.
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This guide provides information about the practical details you may need to address in the short term when a family member dies.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
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*'''[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One]]'''
**[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#The No CPR Form|The No CPR Form]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Making arrangements with a funeral home|Making arrangements with a funeral home]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}}[[Preparing for the Death of a Loved One#Preparing a written plan|Preparing a written plan]]


*'''[[Introduction]]'''
*'''[[Immediately After Someone Dies]]'''
**[[Immediately After Someone Dies#Who to contact|Who to contact]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Say your goodbyes|Say your goodbyes]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Pronouncement of death|Pronouncement of death]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Organ and tissue donation|Organ and tissue donation]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Removal of the body|Removal of the body]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Registering the death|Registering the death]]{{·}} [[Immediately After Someone Dies#Common questions|Common questions]]


'''Part 1: Common Legal Problems'''
*'''[[Making the Funeral Arrangements]]'''
*'''[[Suing and Being Sued]]'''
**[[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?|Who is responsible for arranging the funeral?]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Burial or cremation|Burial or cremation]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#The funeral service|The funeral service]]{{·}} [[Making the Funeral Arrangements#Funeral costs|Funeral costs]]  
**[[Know any good lawyers?]]{{·}} [[I am being sued—what should I expect?|I am being sued]]{{·}} [[I need to take someone to court—what's the process|I need to take someone to court]]
 
*'''[[Next Steps to Take After the Death]]'''
*'''[[Family Law]]'''
** [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Dealing with the property left behind|Dealing with the property left behind]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Who to notify of the death|Who to notify of the death]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Survivor’s pensions and benefits|Survivor’s pensions and benefits]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Seeking bereavement support|Seeking bereavement support]]{{·}} [[Next Steps to Take After the Death#Updating your own legal affairs|Updating your own legal affairs]]
**[[I just separated from the other parent of my children]] {{·}} [[My ex is not paying child support]]{{·}} [[The Ministry has taken my kids]]{{·}} [[My partner is abusing me and my kids]]
 
*'''[[Criminal Law]]'''
**[[I've been charged with a criminal (or youth) offence and have to go to court|I've been charged with a criminal offence and have to go to court]]{{·}} [[I've been accused of a criminal offence and have been offered "diversion", "restorative justice" or "alternative measures"|I've been offered "diversion"]]{{·}} [[I have a criminal record and want to get a pardon]]
 
*'''[[Employment Law]]'''
**[[My employer isn't paying my wages]] {{·}} [[I have been dismissed (fired) without just cause]]{{·}} [[I've been turned down for employment insurance benefits]] {{·}} [[I've been cut off workers' compensation benefits]]
 
*'''[[Consumer and Debt]]'''
**[[I don't have enough money to pay my debts]]{{·}} [[The bank is threatening foreclosure on my home]]{{·}} [[A debt collector is harassing me]]{{·}} [[I bought a product from a door-to-door salesperson and no longer want it]]{{·}} [[My car broke down and the dealer won’t fix it]]
 
*'''[[Complaints about Police and Other Authorities]]'''
**[[I was harassed or assaulted by the police]]{{·}} [[A government worker was abusive to me]]{{·}} [[I was abused in a Residential School]]
 
*'''[[Welfare and Disability]]'''
**[[I have no money for food or shelter]]{{·}} [[I have been denied or cut off welfare]] {{·}} [[I need to apply for a disability benefit]]
 
*'''[[Housing]]'''
**[[My landlord wants to evict me]]
   
   
*'''[[Human Rights]]'''  
*'''Resources'''
**[[I am being discriminated against or sexually harassed]]
** [[Where to Get Help for A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]{{·}} [[Glossary for A Death in Your Family|Glossary]]


*'''[[Wills and Estates]]'''  
*'''About'''
**[[I want to write a will]]{{·}} [[I am the executor or administrator of an estate]]{{·}} [[I want to help a friend or relative manage their affairs]]
** [[About A Death in Your Family|About ''A Death in Your Family'']]{{·}} [[People's Law School|More from People's Law School]]


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'''Part 2: Resource Guide'''
== Copyright & Disclaimer==


*'''[[Resource Guide|A guide to 60 of the best sources]]''' of legal information and help available for low-income British Columbians
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''A Death in Your Family'' &copy; People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]].


'''Part 3: Preparing for Your Interview'''
At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource 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 A Death in Your Family|Where to Get Help]]" section.
*'''[[Preparing for Your Interview|A sample form]]''' to help you prepare for meetings with a lawyer or an advocate


== About this guide==
== About People's Law School==
[[File:Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg|frameless|none|200px|link=]]


* About the [[Cliff Thorstenson|author]]
[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.
* About [[Clicklaw wikibooks]]


== Extra resources==
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* Find law-related help on the [http://www.clicklaw.bc.ca/helpmap/ Clicklaw HelpMap]
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A Death in Your Family from People's Law School is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support.

Contents

Copyright & Disclaimer

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

At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This resource 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.

About People's Law School

Peopleslawschoollogo-horizontal.jpg

People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.

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Preparing for the Death of a Loved One
Immediately After Someone Dies
Making the Funeral Arrangements
Next Steps to Take After the Death
Resources
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