Guides for BC executors

Short, practical guides to the parts of administering a British Columbia estate that trip people up.

• Getting a BC probate application right the first time

  Notice, the 21-day wait, choosing the right forms, and the small mistakes that get applications sent back.

• Checking for money the deceased left behind

  Where to search for forgotten accounts and court funds, and what it takes to claim them for the estate.

• When someone dies without a will in BC

  Who inherits, who can apply to manage the estate, the family home, and what happens to a child’s share.

General information for British Columbia. It is not legal advice.