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'''''Preparing Your Will''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. It explains | '''''Preparing Your Will''''' from [[People's Law School]] is for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. It explains how to prepare a will, what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished. | ||
== Contents == | == Contents == | ||
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* '''[[Why You Should Consider a Will]]''' | * '''[[Why You Should Consider a Will]]''' | ||
** [[Why You Should Consider a Will# | ** [[Why You Should Consider a Will#What happens when you die without a will|What happens when you die without a will]]{{·}}[[Why You Should Consider a Will#You don’t have to prepare a will|You don’t have to prepare a will]] | ||
* '''[[Choosing an Executor]]''' | * '''[[Choosing an Executor]]''' | ||
** [[Choosing an Executor#What to consider when choosing your executor|What to consider when choosing your executor]]{{·}}[[Choosing an Executor#Other factors to consider in choosing an executor|Other factors to consider in choosing an executor]]{{·}}[[Choosing an Executor#You can name more than one person to act as executor|You can name more than one person to act as executor]]{{·}}[[Choosing an Executor#How you can make the job easier for your executor|How you can make the job easier for your executor]] | ** [[Choosing an Executor#What to consider when choosing your executor|What to consider when choosing your executor]]{{·}}[[Choosing an Executor#Other factors to consider in choosing an executor|Other factors to consider in choosing an executor]]{{·}}[[Choosing an Executor#You can name more than one person to act as executor|You can name more than one person to act as executor]]{{·}}[[Choosing an Executor#How you can make the job easier for your executor|How you can make the job easier for your executor]] | ||
* '''[[Preparing a Will]]''' | |||
** [[Preparing a Will#Legal requirements for a will|Legal requirements for a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Who can prepare a will|Who can prepare a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#When you should prepare a will|When you should prepare a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Elements of a will|Elements of a will]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Your will should be specific in its details|Your will should be specific in its details]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#What your will does not include|What your will does ''not'' include]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Who you can leave your estate to|Who you can leave your estate to]]{{·}}[[Preparing a Will#Wishes for funeral services, burial, or cremation|Wishes for funeral services, burial, or cremation]] | |||
* '''[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step]]''' | * '''[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step]]''' | ||
** [[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step# | ** [[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step#Step 1. Choose your executor|Step 1. Choose your executor]]{{·}}[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step#Step 2. Write the will|Step 2. Write the will]]{{·}}[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step#Step 3. Sign the will|Step 3. Sign the will]]{{·}}[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step#Step 4. Keep your will in a safe place|Step 4. Keep your will in a safe place]]{{·}}[[Preparing Your Will: Step-by-Step#Step 5. Register your will|Step 5. Register your will]] | ||
* '''[[Changing or Cancelling a Will]]''' | |||
** [[Changing or Cancelling a Will#You can change your will after you’ve prepared it|You can change your will after you’ve prepared it]]{{·}}[[Changing or Cancelling a Will#You can cancel your will|You can cancel your will]]{{·}}[[Changing or Cancelling a Will#Getting married or divorced|Getting married or divorced]] | |||
* '''[[ | * '''[[Common Questions on Preparing Your Will|Common Questions]]''' | ||
** [[ | ** [[Common Questions on Preparing Your Will#How is a will different from a power of attorney or representation agreement?|How is a will different from a power of attorney or representation agreement?]]{{·}}[[Common Questions on Preparing Your Will#What is a “living will”?|What is a “living will”?]]{{·}}[[Common Questions on Preparing Your Will#Do I need to prepare a new will if I move between provinces?|Do I need to prepare a new will if I move between provinces?]] | ||
* '''Resources''' | * '''Resources''' | ||
** [[Where to Get Help with | ** [[Where to Get Help with Preparing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]{{·}}[[Glossary for Preparing Your Will|Glossary]] | ||
* '''About''' | * '''About''' | ||
** [[About | ** [[About Preparing Your Will|About ''Preparing Your Will'']]{{·}}[[People's Law School| More from People's Law School]] | ||
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==Copyright & Disclaimer== | ==Copyright & Disclaimer== | ||
[[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] '' | [[File:Creativecommonssmall.png|link=Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|alt=Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 2.5 Canada Licence]] ''Preparing Your Will'' © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons [[Clicklaw Wikibooks Copyright Guide|Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence]]. | ||
At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This | At [[People's Law School]], we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "[[Where to Get Help with Preparing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]" section. | ||
== People's Law School== | == People's Law School== | ||
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[[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life. | [[People's Law School]] is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life. | ||
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Preparing Your Will from People's Law School is for people who are preparing a will in British Columbia. It explains how to prepare a will, what to consider when appointing an executor, and next steps after the will is finished.
Contents
- Resources
Copyright & Disclaimer
Preparing Your Will © People’s Law School is, except for the images, licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike 4.0 International Licence.
At People's Law School, we believe accurate, plain English information can help people take action to work out their legal problems. This publication explains in a general way the law that applies in British Columbia, Canada. It is not intended as legal advice. For help with a specific legal problem, contact a legal professional. Some sources of legal help are highlighted in the "Where to Get Help" section.
People's Law School
People's Law School is a non-profit society in British Columbia providing free education and information on the legal problems of daily life.
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