Legal Resources

Explains wills, and the executor or administrator responsibilities. This page includes what to do if there was no will or executor, and how the estate can be distributed. Sub pages explain probating a will, and in Make a Will Week there are links to help you write a will.

Questions and answers on wills-and-estates topics. Volunteer legal professionals provide answers to questions from the public relating to wills, dealing with death, settling an estate, and personal planning.

Practical, step-by-step guides on wills and estates. Learn about several topics including how to prepare a will, choose an executor, change or cancel a will, and probate a will.

This page explains your rights and what you’re entitled to if your common-law spouse dies. It outlines the different definitions of “spouse,” and describes what happens if your spouse left a will, or if they died without a will. It also explains pension, survivor, and CPP benefits and custody and guardianship of children.

Explains what the law says about how someone’s estate is distributed if they die without a will (intestate). A person doesn’t need to be married to be considered a spouse, and the court may need to appoint someone to look after any children. It also explains the duties of an administrator, and more.

This page includes a list of province-wide support resources for older adults on topics such as financial needs, housing supports, medical supports, and elder law.

Presenters in this webinar discuss what you need to know about representation agreements.

Explains what is legally required for a valid revocation (cancellation) of an existing representation agreement. Note that making a new agreement does not automatically revoke a previous one. A Notice of Revocation form is also provided.

This page includes information about RA7 and RA9 representation agreements. It includes frequently asked questions and a PDF overview that introduces the two types of agreements and answers common questions.

This fact sheet answers questions based on BC law about health care consent like: Wills, Estates and Planning.