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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 | 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wills & estates has significantly changed since ''WESA'' came into force on 31 March 2014, so earlier resources may be outdated.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, | 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 | 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, | 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 | ||
Website: https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/family-social-supports/seniors/health-safety/health-care-programs-and-services/vital-statistics | |||
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'''Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')''' | '''Canadian Legal Information Institute ('CanLII')''' | ||
Website: | 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
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. |
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