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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>]]This [[Being an Executor|publication]] from [[People's Law School]] 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. This edition 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>]]This [[Being an Executor|publication]] from [[People's Law School]] 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. This edition reflects the [http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''], which became law in 2014.


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 for Being an Executor|Where to Get Help section]].
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 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.


=== People's Law School ===
=== People's Law School ===

Revision as of 02:49, 21 December 2016

Image via www.istock.com

This publication from People's Law School 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. This edition reflects the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which became law in 2014.

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.

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.


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