When someone passes away in BC, typically the deceased's sole assets (i.e. bank accounts and property) cannot be dealt with until the deceased's personal representative (i.e. the executor if there is a will and the administrator if there is no will) applies to the court for a Grant of Probate. A Grant or Probate is essentially a certificate issued ...
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At some point in our lives, many of us will be appointed as an executor, and most of us will have no training or understanding of what is required. The following is a very brief introduction to the responsibility. An individual, the will-maker, typically appoints an executor and an alternate executor in their will. The responsibilities of the ex...