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== A. Legislation ==
== A. Legislation ==


* ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', SBC 2009 [WESA].  
* ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'', SBC 2009 [''WESA''].  
* ''Trustee Act'', RSBC 1996, c 464
* ''Trustee Act'', RSBC 1996, c 464


== B. Texts ==
== 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on wills & estates has significantly changed since WESA came into force on March 31, 2014, so earlier resources may be outdated.  
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wills & estates has significantly changed since ''WESA'' came into force on 31 March 2014, so earlier resources may be outdated.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 ===
=== 1. General ===


Bake-Paterson et al, ''BC Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation'', (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016)  
Kate Bake-Paterson et al, ''BC Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation'', (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2019)  


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 and Personal Planning Precedents - An Annotated Guide'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2019)


=== 3. Probate ===
=== 3. Probate ===


Bentley et al, ''Probate and Estate Administration Practice Manual'' (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2016)
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: (604) 660-2937 
Telephone: 1 (888) 876-1633


Fax: (604) 660-2645
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/health-care-programs-and-services/vital-statistics
 
Website: http://www.vs.gov.bc.ca/forms/index.html


'''Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')'''
'''Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')'''


Website: [http://www.canlii.org www.canlii.org]
Website: http://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.




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Revision as of 20:21, 23 November 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, 2019)

James Baird et al, Wills, Estates, and Succession Act Transition Guide (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2014)

2. Drafting

Peter Bogardus, Sadie Wetzel & Mary Hamilton, Wills and Personal Planning Precedents - An Annotated Guide (Vancouver: CLEBC, 2019)

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

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')

Website: http://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.


This information applies to British Columbia, Canada. Last reviewed for legal accuracy by the Law Students' Legal Advice Program on June 4, 2019.
© Copyright 2023, The Greater Vancouver Law Students' Legal Advice Society.