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'''''Preparing Your Will''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. It explains what to do, how to choose an executor, and what steps to take next. The information reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014.
'''''Preparing Your Will''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. It explains how to prepare a will, what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished.


== Contents ==
== Contents ==
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* '''[[Why You Should Consider a Will]]'''
* '''[[Why You Should Consider a Will]]'''
** [[Why You Should Consider a Will#What happens when you die without a will|What happens when you die without a will]]{{·}}[[Why You Should Consider a Will#You don’t have to prepare a will|You don’t have to prepare a will]]
** [[Why You Should Consider a Will#What happens when you die without a will|What happens when you die without a will]]{{·}}[[Why You Should Consider a Will#You don’t have to prepare a will|You don’t have to prepare a will]]
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* '''[[Preparing a Will]]'''
* '''[[Preparing a Will]]'''
** [[Preparing a Will#Legal requirements for a will|Legal requirements for a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Who can prepare a will|Who can prepare a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#When you should prepare a will|When you should prepare a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Elements of a will|Elements of a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Your will should be specific in its details|Your will should be specific in its details]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#What your will does ''not'' include|What your will does ''not'' include]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Who you can leave your estate to|Who you can leave your estate to]]
** [[Preparing a Will#Legal requirements for a will|Legal requirements for a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Who can prepare a will|Who can prepare a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#When you should prepare a will|When you should prepare a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Elements of a will|Elements of a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Your will should be specific in its details|Your will should be specific in its details]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#What your will does not include|What your will does ''not'' include]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Who you can leave your estate to|Who you can leave your estate to]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Wishes for funeral services, burial, or cremation|Wishes for funeral services, burial, or cremation]]
              
              
* '''[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step]]'''  
* '''[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step]]'''  
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* '''About'''
* '''About'''
** [[About Preparing Your Will|About ''Preparing Your Will'']]{{·}}[[People's Law School| More from People's Law School]]
** [[About Preparing Your Will|About ''Preparing Your Will'']]{{·}}[[People's Law School| More from People's Law School]]
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==Copyright & Disclaimer==
==Copyright & Disclaimer==
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[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''Preparing Your Will'' &copy; People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence]].  
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''Preparing Your Will'' &copy; People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|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 publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. 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 with Writing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]" section.
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, Canada. 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 with Preparing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]" section.


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

Latest revision as of 23:05, 1 February 2021

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Preparing Your Will from People's Law School is for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. It explains how to prepare a will, what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished.

Contents

Copyright & Disclaimer

Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence Preparing Your Will © 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 publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. 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.