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===Should I get help from professionals?=== | ===Should I get help from professionals?=== | ||
Many executors do the work themselves. Others may hire a lawyer to do some or all of the lawyers can do it on behalf of an executor. Some executors may hire a lawyer to handle complex business matters and an accountant to prepare the final tax return. | Many executors do the work themselves. Others may hire a lawyer to do some or all of the work. Probate is considered legal work and only lawyers can do it on behalf of an executor. Some executors may hire a lawyer to handle complex business matters and an accountant to prepare the final tax return. | ||
to provide affidavits, a written oath that swears | A lawyer or notary public can help you if you need to provide affidavits, a written oath that swears the information you give is true. Professional fees are paid out of the estate. Ask beforehand about costs. | ||
the information you give is true. Professional | |||
fees are paid out of the estate. Ask beforehand | ===If the Will was made in another province, is it still valid?=== | ||
about costs. | |||
If someone dies in BC, but had a valid Will in another province, an executor may be able to act on the Will. The process may be more complicated. It is always a good idea to make a new Will when you move to another province. | |||
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