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{{A Death in Your Family TOC}}This [[A Death in Your Family|publication]] from [[People's Law School]] is for people in British Columbia who want to know what to do when a loved one dies. It covers preparing for the death of a loved one, what to do immediately after the death, making the funeral arrangements, and where to find support. This edition reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014.

== Acknowledgements ==
Contributors to this publication:
*Legal review: [[Helen Low|Helen Low QC]], [[Nicco Bautista]]
*Writing, editing and layout: Drew Jackson, Elena Renderos, Gayla Reid

This publication was made possible through the financial support of the Law Foundation of BC, the Notary Foundation of BC, the Department of Justice Canada, and the Province of British Columbia.


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The information in this publication applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is produced for educational purposes and is not intended as legal advice. If you need advice about a specific legal problem, please contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the “Where to Get Help” section.


== The People's Law School ==

The [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia, dedicated to making the law accessible to everyone. We provide free education and information to help people effectively deal with the legal problems of daily life.

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