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Adult Guardianship and Committeeship; Wills and Estates; Living Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation Agreements, and Trusts; Probating a Will
Adult Guardianship
Explains what an adult guardian does and why an adult would need a guardian.
Provided by: Dial-A-Law
Committeeship
Information about becoming a committee and alternative adult guardianships.
Provided by: Dial-A-Law
What is Committeeship?
Basic information about committeeship (adult guardianship).
Provided by: Representation Agreement Resource Centre
About Wills and Estates
Information about writing a will, probating a will, naming an executor, definitions, and more.
Provided by: BC Ministry of Attorney General
Canada Pension Plan Survivor Benefits
Explains what benefits the Canada Pension Plan provides to the estate or surviving spouse of a deceased CPP contributor.
Provided by: Human Resources and Skills Development Canada
Common Questions — Estates and Personal Trust Services
Information about estate administration and the role of the Public Guardian and Trustee in the process.
Provided by: Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
People's Law School — Publications — Writing Your Will
A booklet (PDF) for people wondering if they should write a will. Click on the link above and scroll down to the sixteenth publication (the bottom of the page).
Provided by: The People's Law School
Search of Wills Registry
Information about filing or searching for a Wills Notice.
Provided by: BC Vital Statistics Agency
What Happens When You Die Without a Will?
Information on what will happen to your estate and who will look after your children if you die without a will.
Provided by: Dial-A-Law
Advocacy Access — Help Sheets: Trusts for People Receiving the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) Benefit
If you receive the Persons with Disabilities (PWD) benefit, have disability status, or live in a special care facility, you may be able to set aside money in a trust and still receive PWD benefits. This help sheet explains what a trust agreement is and outlines some of the MHR rules on trusts. Click on the link above and scroll down to help sheet #8.
Provided by: BC Coalition of People with Disabilities
People's Law School — Publications — Power of Attorney
A booklet (PDF) that explains how a power or attorney can help you look after your current and future financial affairs.
Provided by: People's Law School
Power of Attorney and Representation Agreements
Plain language information about power of attorney and representation agreements.
Provided by: Dial-A-Law
What is a Representation Agreement?
Basic information about representation agreements.
Provided by: Representation Agreement Resource Centre
What is a Power of Attorney?
Basic information about power of attorney.
Provided by: Representation Agreement Resource Centre
Where Does My Living Will Fit?
Basic information about living wills.
Provided by: Representation Agreement Resource Centre
About Wills and Estates
Information about writing a will, probating a will, naming an executor, definitions, and more.
Provided by: BC Ministry of Attorney General
Estate and Personal Trust Services — Estate Administration
Describes the functions the Public Guardian and Trustee of BC, if appointed, carries out if there is a will and also if there is no will.
Provided by: Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
People’s Law School — Publications — Choosing an Executor, Being an Executor
This guide (PDF) explains the duties of the executor of a will and the important things to consider when choosing an executor. Check with the Probate Registry of the Supreme Court of BC (1-800-663-7867) for up-to-date probate fees. Click on the link above and scroll down to the eighth title to find this publication.
Provided by: People’s Law School
Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
Information on the roles and services of the Public Guardian and Trustee, and adult guardianship laws.
Provided by: Public Guardian and Trustee of British Columbia
What is the Role of the Public Guardian and Trustee?
Explains the role of the Public Guardian and Trustee in adult guardianship.
Provided by: Representation Agreement Resource Centre
Your Duties as Executor
Explains the duties of an executor of a will.
Provided by: Dial-A-Law
