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'''''Being an Executor''''' from [[People's Law School]] provides information about being an executor, which is the person named in a will to carry out the instructions in the will. This edition reflects the ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', which became law in 2014.
'''''Being an Executor''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate in British Columbia after a person dies, including how to probate a will. The information reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
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* '''[[Being Asked to Be an Executor]]'''
** [[Being Asked to Be an Executor#Being an executor can be a demanding job|Being an executor can be a demanding job]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#You don’t have to act as executor|You don’t have to act as executor]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#If you decide to act as executor, you can get help|If you decide to act, you can get help]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#There are some expenses and fees you can claim|There are expenses and fees you can claim]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#There can be more than one executor|There can be more than one executor]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#An executor’s role ends when the court formally discharges them|When an executor’s role ends ]]{{·}}[[Being Asked to Be an Executor#If you agree to being someone’s executor|If you agree to being someone’s executor]]


*'''[[Introduction to Being an Executor|Introduction]]'''
* '''[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor]]'''
** [[Introduction to Being an Executor#What is an executor|What is an executor?]]{{·}}[[Introduction to Being an Executor#Being an executor|Being an executor]]
** [[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 1. Find the will|Step 1. Find the will]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 2. Confirm the validity of the will|Step 2. Confirm the validity of the will]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 3. Protect the assets|Step 3. Protect the assets]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 4. Arrange the funeral|Step 4. Arrange the funeral]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 5. Communicate with the beneficiaries|Step 5. Communicate with the beneficiaries]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 6. List the assets and liabilities|Step 6. List the assets and liabilities]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 7. If necessary, apply for probate|Step 7. If necessary, apply for probate]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 8. Deal with debts and taxes|Step 8. Deal with debts and taxes]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 9. Account to the beneficiaries|Step 9. Account to the beneficiaries]]{{·}}[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor#Step 10. Distribute the estate|Step 10. Distribute the estate]]  


*'''[[Ten Steps to Being an Executor|Ten Steps to Being an Executor]]
* '''[[Probating the Will]]'''
** [[Probating the Will#You must notify certain people that you intend to apply for probate|Notifying others of intention to apply for probate]]{{·}} [[Probating the Will#You need to file probate documents with the registry|Filing probate documents with the registry]]{{·}} [[Probating the Will#Listing assets and liabilities|Listing assets and liabilities]]{{·}} [[Probating the Will#Probate fees are based on the gross value of the estate|Probate fees]]  


*'''[[Probate Checklist for Being an Executor|Probate Checklist]]
* '''Resources'''
** [[Where to Get Help for Being an Executor| Where to Get Help]]{{·}}[[Glossary for Being an Executor| Glossary]]


*'''[[Where to Get Help for Being an Executor| Where to Get Help]]'''
* '''About'''
** [[About Being an Executor| About ''Being an Executor'']]{{·}}[[People's Law School| More from People's Law School]]


*'''[[Glossary for Being an Executor| Glossary]]'''
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== About People's Law School==
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 Being an Executor|Where to Get Help]]" section.
The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit charitable society whose purpose is to provide British Columbians with reliable information about their rights and responsibilities under the law.


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Being an Executor from People's Law School is for people who have been appointed as executor in a will. It covers the steps involved in dealing with an estate in British Columbia after a person dies, including how to probate a will. The information reflects the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which became law in 2014.

Contents

Copyright & Disclaimer

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence Being an Executor © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International 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.

People's Law School

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