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[[File:Writing Your Will cover image.jpg|thumb|275px|right|<span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.flickr.com</span>]]This [[Writing Your Will|publication]] from [[People's Law School]] is for people who are making a will in British Columbia. It explains what is involved in making a will, what to consider in appointing an executor, and what to do after making your will. This edition reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014.
[[File:Writing Your Will cover image.jpg|thumb|275px|right|<span style="font-size:50%;">Image via www.flickr.com</span>]]''[[Writing Your Will]]'', from [[People's Law School]], is for people who are making a will in British Columbia. It explains what is involved in making a will, what to consider in appointing an executor, and what to do after making your will. The information reflects the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]'', which became law in 2014.


The information 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 with Writing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]" section.
The information '''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 with Writing Your Will|Where to Get Help]]" section.


We have tried to use clear language throughout. See the "[[Glossary for Writing Your Will|Glossary]]" section for definitions of key legal terms, which are also bolded in the text.
We have tried to use clear language throughout. See the "[[Glossary for Writing Your Will|Glossary]]" section for definitions of key legal terms, which are also bolded in the text.

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Writing Your Will, from People's Law School, is for people who are making a will in British Columbia. It explains what is involved in making a will, what to consider in appointing an executor, and what to do after making your will. The information reflects the Wills, Estates and Succession Act, which became law in 2014.

The information 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.

We have tried to use clear language throughout. See the "Glossary" section for definitions of key legal terms, which are also bolded in the text.

People's Law School

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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