Difference between revisions of "Governing Legislation and Resources for Wills (16A:II)"
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Kate Bake-Paterson et al, ''BC Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation'', (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016) | Kate Bake-Paterson et al, ''BC Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation'', (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016) | ||
− | Baird et al, ''Wills, Estates, and Succession Act Transition Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2014) | + | James Baird et al, ''Wills, Estates, and Succession Act Transition Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2014) |
=== 2. Drafting === | === 2. Drafting === | ||
− | Bogardus & Hamilton, ''Wills Precedents: An Annotated Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016) – This resource is highly recommended. | + | Peter Bogardus, Sadie Wetzel & Mary Hamilton, ''Wills Precedents: An Annotated Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016) – This resource is highly recommended. |
=== 3. Probate === | === 3. Probate === | ||
− | Bentley et al, ''Probate and Estate Administration Practice Manual'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, | + | Shelley Bentley et al, ''Probate and Estate Administration Practice Manual'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2018) |
== C. Bureaus and Web Sites == | == C. Bureaus and Web Sites == | ||
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605 Robson Street, Room 250 | 605 Robson Street, Room 250 | ||
− | Vancouver, B.C. | + | Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3 |
− | Telephone: ( | + | Telephone: 1 (888) 876-1633 |
Fax: (604) 660-2645 | Fax: (604) 660-2645 | ||
− | Website: | + | Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/health-care-programs-and-services/vital-statistics |
'''Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')''' | '''Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')''' | ||
− | Website: | + | Website: www.canlii.org/en |
CanLII is a non-profit organization that provides access to court judgments, tribunal decisions, statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions. | CanLII is a non-profit organization that provides access to court judgments, tribunal decisions, statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions. |
Revision as of 18:45, 14 August 2019
A. Legislation
- Wills, Estates and Succession Act, SBC 2009 [WESA].
- Trustee Act, RSBC 1996, c 464
B. Texts
Many texts are available that provide more information on this area of the law. Be aware that the law on wills & estates has significantly changed since WESA came into force on 31 March 2014, so earlier resources may be outdated.
1. General
Kate Bake-Paterson et al, BC Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation, (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016)
James Baird et al, Wills, Estates, and Succession Act Transition Guide (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2014)
2. Drafting
Peter Bogardus, Sadie Wetzel & Mary Hamilton, Wills Precedents: An Annotated Guide (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016) – This resource is highly recommended.
3. Probate
Shelley Bentley et al, Probate and Estate Administration Practice Manual (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2018)
C. Bureaus and Web Sites
Department of Vital Statistics
605 Robson Street, Room 250
Vancouver, B.C., V6B 5J3
Telephone: 1 (888) 876-1633
Fax: (604) 660-2645
Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')
Website: www.canlii.org/en
CanLII is a non-profit organization that provides access to court judgments, tribunal decisions, statutes and regulations from all Canadian jurisdictions.
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