Probate Step-by-Step (Recorded Webinar)

Lawyer Jessica Poon and Jasmine Ng of the Vancouver probate registry take you through the probate process from start to finish, and answer questions about common challenges you may experience along the way. For British Columbia. Current to December 2023. Show notes at www.peopleslawschool.ca/webin...

[@MsQuisch]

Thanks so much for this. Is it different when comparing a leasehold property to a strata property, for probate? Are there other factors I need to consider?

[@darrenm3682]

Thank you for your great probate video, it is very helpful. Is it correct in looking at form P2 drop down, that there are about 30 probate registries that I can submit my application? Can this be done by mail or only in person? Thank you

[@plsbc]

You are correct that there are multiple (30) probate registries to submit your application to. The form P2 has a dropdown menu from which you can select the specific probate registry you wish to submit your application to. You can choose the one that is closest to you if you'd like. As for the method of submission, you must file the probate application in person. It can't be done by mail. It's a good idea to check the specific requirements of the probate registry you intend to use by contacting the registry. For contact info: www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/justice/courthouse-services/courthouse-locations

[@virtualhaematology]

Does a house need an appraisal for Form P10?

[@plsbc]

An appraisal is not specifically required. You can use the value on the BC property assessment. But getting an appraisal done can protect the personal representative. That is, if the personal representative lists the assessed value on the P10 form, it might be significantly different from the market value. If the personal representative ends up selling the property for a lot more than what was stated on the P10 form, that might open up the estate to a capital gains charge, taxable at the deceased’s marginal tax rate.