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== What is probate? ==
== What is probate? ==
Probating the will involves providing the original will and special forms to court. If everything is in order, the court issues a grant of probate. The executor can then show the grant of probate to banks and others who hold assets of the estate, confirming that the executor has the authority to act for the estate.  
Probating the will involves providing the original will and special forms to court. If everything is in order, the court issues a '''grant of probate'''. The executor can then show the grant of probate to banks and others who hold assets of the estate, confirming that the executor has the authority to act for the estate.  


The probate procedure involves several steps and considerable detail. Many court forms and other documents must be filed in the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of BC.  
The probate procedure involves several steps and considerable detail. Many court forms and other documents must be filed in the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of BC.