Estate and Probate

PROBATE

If the deceased has left a Will and you are the executor named in the Will, Metro Law Office will help you apply for a Grant of Probate appointing you as the Executor of the Estate.

If you feel that you are left out of a Will (or the Will does not adequately provide enough bequeath or there is no Will) of your spouse, father, mother or siblings, please notify our office so we can advise you of your options to challenge the Will or file a dispute or claim on your behalf.

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION (NO WILL)

If the deceased has left no will, the deceased’s next of kin can consent to your application for Letters of Administration, which will appoint you the Administrator of the estate.

LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION WITH WILL ANNEXED

If the deceased has left a will but there is no named executor available, the deceased’s next of kin can consent to your application for Letters of Administration with Will Annexed, which will appoint you the Administrator of the estate.

PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

In all three cases, the successful applicant becomes the “personal representative of the estate of the deceased,” and the roles are very similar. For the purposes of this article, we will assume you are the “executor” and are filing for a Grant of Probate.

WHAT DO I NEED TO DO?

Please book an appointment and bring along the following items (if available, if not, our lawyers can assist you):

• • Deceased’s original Will (if any);
  • An original Death Certificate;
  • Copies of statements for every account held by the deceased;
  • Copies of the latest BC Assessment for any real estate;
  • Copies of titles and mortgages for land, vehicles and other assets;
  • Birth date and place of deceased; and
  • Names, addresses and postal codes for every executor or beneficiary named in the will and the immediate next of kin.