The Wills, Estates and Succession Act and the new probate rules will come into effect on March 31, 2014. This act is “a major overhaul of succession of law and procedure in British Columbia.” In addition to the act, the government in British Columbia released the new probate foms that will be used when the act comes into effect. The forms and a more detailed explanation of the new rules and regulations are available here.
See Stan Rule, Wills, Estates and Succession Act Coming Into Force on March 31, 2014, Rule of Law, Mar. 28, 2013.
Special thanks to Jim Hillhouse (Professional Legal Marketing (PLM, Inc.)) for bringing this article to my attention.
