The Duties of an Executor, Part II

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This is the second installment of our series on the duties of an executor in British Columbia.   Many executors elect to retain a lawyer to prepare the paperwork and provide legal advice on the probate process. Legal fees are considered to be a legitimate expense of the estate and are paid out of the assets. Most lawyers can provide … Read More

The Duties of an Executor, Part I

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If you are new to the probate process in British Columbia, you may be confused about your role in the process. In this blog post, we will explain some of the basics. The process of probate is to have the court validate the decedent’s will (ie the person who has passed away). While there may be some exceptions, the decedent’s … Read More