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British Columbia Probate Kit

April 9, 2013: Some of the forms in this Kit may not be up to date. To be sure you have the most recent forms for filing, please refer to the British Columbia Ministry of Justice's website for Supreme Court Civil Rules - Forms. All sales are final. Thank you.
British Columbia Probate Kit    
Format Softcover + CD-ROM
Catalogue No. 978-1-77040-078-8
Pages 118
Language English only
Price $39.95
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Written by Mary-Jane Wilson.
Published by Self-Counsel Press, 2011.

Self-Counsel Press Note to Readers: "Laws are constantly changing. Every effort is made to keep this publication as current as possible. However, the author, the publisher, and the vendor of this book make no representations or warranties regarding the outcome or the use to which the information in this book is put and are not assuming any liability for claims, losses, or damages arising out of the use of this book. The reader should not rely on the author or the publisher of this book for any professional advice. Please be sure you have the most recent edition."

Description:

Everything you need to probate an estate in British Columbia:
Guide + Forms on CD-ROM
  • Probate an estate by yourself
  • No need to consult a lawyer
  • Easy, step-by-step instructions that walk you through every part of the process
  • Save hundreds of dollars in legal fees
Probate is to prove by legal process that a will has been validly made and executed. This may sound complicated, but laypersons are actually able to act as estate executors and probate estates without having to hire lawyers, and they save hundreds of dollars in legal fees in the process.

If you are not the executor of the estate but instead an administrator (where you were not appointed to probate the estate or there is no will), you are still able to apply for Letters of Administration or Letters of Administration with Will Annexed.

The British Columbia Probate Kit is designed for people with small or moderate estates to handle after the death of a family member or friend, whether acting as executor or administrator. From handling funeral arrangements, to filing forms at the courthouse, to getting the final sign-off from beneficiaries, this kit takes you step-by-step through the process of probate or administration in BC.

All the forms you need to probate or administer a straightforward estate in British Columbia are included on the CD-ROM, so you can fill them out yourself. The CD includes examples and a link to any applicable updates, so you'll know your forms are current.

Please see our note at the top of this page concerning forms which may have been updated since the publication of the Kit. The CD-ROM includes:
  • Blank forms to fill out whether you are applying for probate, administration, or administration with will annexed
  • Filled-in samples so you can be sure you're filling out forms correctly
  • List of probate registries
  • Information on handling funeral arrangements, estate inventory, and getting beneficiaries to sign off
  • Instructions for applications and filing
System Requirements for the CD-ROM:
  • Microsoft Windows, Apple OSX, GNU/Linux, or Sun Solaris
  • Connection to the Internet
  • Web browser
  • Microsoft Word or compatible software
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Please note: it is not possible to purchase only the forms, or only the guide; they are only sold in this complete kit.

About the author: Mary-Jane Wilson has been practicing law since 1987 and is a frequent speaker on estate planning matters and other topics at the Continuing Legal Education Society of British Columbia. She also writes regularly on estate issues for newspapers and magazines.

  
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