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As the executor of a will, you may need to apply for probate to distribute the estate. Probate is a legal procedure that confirms the will is legally valid and that you have the authority to act as executor. Be aware that you don’t always have to apply for probate. It depends on the type of assets in the estate. Certain assets can be passed down...

Probate is a way of getting the court to say a will is legally valid. The executor is the person named in the will to carry out the will maker’s instructions. For example, the executor distributes property in the estate, such as land and personal items the will maker owned at the time of death. If the estate includes things like real estate that is...

If you believe your home needs repairs or more work because faulty materials were used, or the design or construction process was poor during a renovation or repair, you have a residential construction dispute. There are different ways of solving this kind of dispute. The resources below provide information on your rights and options. How can I...

There’s no official “form” for making a will in BC, but you must meet certain requirements for your will to be legally valid: You must be at least 16 years old. You must be capable of understanding the nature and consequences of the will. You must sign the will on the last page in front of two witnesses. These two witnesses must also sign the...

Over 95% of all criminal cases in BC are heard in Provincial Court. This page highlights resources that you can use to learn more about criminal matters in the BC Provincial Court. Note: Information providers can download this two-page PDF handout and post it or give it to people seeking information. BC’s Criminal Justice System | general info for...

This page directs you to information on family matters in the BC Provincial Court, including guardianship of a child, parenting arrangements, child/spousal support, protection orders, and more. Most of these matters can also be dealt with in Supreme Court. For divorce and division of family property, you must go to BC Supreme Court. Note...

If you’ve been harassed or put at a disadvantage because of who you are, you have experienced discrimination. The Canadian Human Rights Act ( section 3) says it’s illegal to discriminate against someone based on race, national or ethnic origin, colour, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family...

If someone has insufficient or an unreliable credit history, a lender may require that a loan have a co-signer or that someone else “guarantee” a loan. Co-signing and guaranteeing a loan are different, and if you’re considering doing either, you should consider the implications carefully. What does it mean to co-sign a loan? Co-signing a loan means...

You don’t need a Certificate of Divorce to make your divorce “legal” or “official” in BC. If you have to show legal proof of your divorce, you can use your divorce order. However, you can use the Certificate of Divorce to show legal proof of your divorce to third parties (for example, when you remarry) without giving away all the details in your...