Settling an estate: Do you need to apply to court?

When a loved one dies, someone may need to apply to court to deal with their assets. These include applications for a grant of probate or administration. We can help you figure out what application may be needed, if any. It should only take five or so minutes to complete.

  • This information applies to British Columbia, Canada
  • Reviewed for legal accuracy in April 2020
  • Time to read: 5 minutes

Reviewed for legal accuracy by

Stephen Hsia, Miller Thomson

Stephen Hsia

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