How long does Probate take?
The process of obtaining an Order for Probate can take anything from a few weeks to several months depending on the complexity of the Estate. Some of the mandatory requirements…
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Death Certificate The Original Will (if one exists) and any Codicils of the Deceased Personal information of the Deceased such as legal name and last known address If you are…
Read More How much does probate cost?
A Probate Tax is payable on the value of the estate for assets owned in British Columbia as follows: The basic fee payable for the application for probate is $200.…
Read More What is the difference between Probate and Estate Administration?
A “Grant of Probate” is obtained when a person dies with a Will. The named executor(s) of the Will applies to court to manage and distribute the estate in accordance…
Read More What is Probate?
Probate is the process of applying to court to have an order validating a Will. This allows the Executor named in the Will the ability to deal with the assets…
Read More To probate or not to probate?
In B.C, the question of whether a will needs to go through the probate process or not depends on the financial institutions that the deceased held assets in. They may…
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