Legal Resources

Information about death certificates: how to register a death in BC, how to order a death certificate, and how to change a death record.

Practical, step-by-step information about what you need to know when dealing with an estate. Learn what is involved if you are asked to be an executor, the ten steps to settle an estate, and the steps to take if you need to probate the will.

Practical steps to help you and your family deal with a death of a loved one. Learn how you can prepare for a death in the family, what you should do immediately after a death, what is involved when making funeral arrangements, and steps to take next.

Choice in Supports for Independent Living (CSIL) is an alternative way for people with disabilities in BC to receive home support services. These online workbooks give people with disabilities the information they need to apply and manage the transition to becoming a CSIL employer.

You can report a crime in person, over the telephone, and in some communities, over the internet (online). It can also be done anonymously. Choose the method that best suits your situation and makes you feel most comfortable. In case of emergency, please call 911 immediately.

If you have both Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefits and WorkSafeBC permanent disability benefits for the same injury, the WorkSafeBC benefits may be reduced. This page explains the calculation method, the minimum compensation rates, and the right to request a review or appeal against WorkSafeBC decisions.

Explains many of the court orders and hearings for the child protection process. Describes the Report to Court, access order, consent order, interim supervision orders, temporary supervision orders, and continuing custody order.

Not all couples who live together meet the definition of “spouse” under BC’s family law. For these couples, learn your entitlement to benefits and what happens if you split up.

This webinar answers common questions about contesting wills in BC.

A web page with information about communicable disease, how to prevent it in your workplace, and how to respond to periods of elevated risk.