{"id":1551,"date":"2026-10-23T15:27:35","date_gmt":"2026-10-23T15:27:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/someone-died-in-bc-executor-first-30-days\/"},"modified":"2026-10-29T06:14:11","modified_gmt":"2026-10-29T06:14:11","slug":"someone-died-in-bc-executor-first-30-days","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/someone-died-in-bc-executor-first-30-days\/","title":{"rendered":"Someone Has Died in BC: What the Executor Does in the First 30 Days"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"lawgical-byline\"><em>By <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/about\/prabhpreet-sangha\/\">Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha<\/a>, lawyer at Lawgical Law Corporation \u00b7 Reviewed October 22, 2026<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"lawgical-lang-link\" lang=\"pa\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/someone-died-in-bc-executor-first-30-days-punjabi\/\">\u0a07\u0a39 \u0a17\u0a3e\u0a08\u0a21 \u0a2a\u0a70\u0a1c\u0a3e\u0a2c\u0a40 \u0a35\u0a3f\u0a71\u0a1a \u0a2a\u0a5c\u0a4d\u0a39\u0a4b<\/a> (Read this guide in Punjabi)<\/p>\n<p>If someone close to you has just died, you don&#8217;t have to do everything at once. Very little is urgent in the first few days beyond the funeral arrangements and keeping the person&#8217;s home and belongings safe. Most of the paperwork can wait a week or two.<\/p>\n<p class=\"lawgical-firm-line\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/probate\/\">Lawgical Law Corporation<\/a>, a probate and estate law firm with offices in Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver, BC, helps families and executors with probate, including service in Punjabi.<\/p>\n<p>This guide is for the executor named in the will, or the family member who is stepping in. It goes through the first month in order, says what can wait, and explains when probate or a lawyer may be needed. A one-page checklist is at the end.<\/p>\n<p><strong>In short:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>First few days:<\/strong> arrange the funeral, check for written wishes, and secure the home, car and valuables.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeks 1\u20132:<\/strong> order death certificates, look for the will, and tell government and the bank.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weeks 2\u20134:<\/strong> apply for benefits, list assets and debts, and find out whether probate is needed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t<\/strong> pay debts out of your own pocket, give away belongings, or sell anything until you know who has the legal authority to act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>1. The first few days<\/h2>\n<h3>Arrange the funeral, burial or cremation<\/h3>\n<p>Choose a funeral home and tell them about any wishes the person left. The funeral home usually helps register the death with BC Vital Statistics. Registration is what makes it possible to order death certificates later (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/life-events\/death\/death-registration\">gov.bc.ca: register a death<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>If the family has cultural or religious practices, such as Sikh last rites, tell the funeral home early so it can plan around them.<\/p>\n<h3>Who has the right to decide<\/h3>\n<p>In BC, the law sets out who makes the final decisions about a funeral, burial or cremation when family members disagree. The person named as executor in the will comes first. If there is no executor, the order is (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.consumerprotectionbc.ca\/2012\/10\/after-death-care-who-gets-to-decide\">Consumer Protection BC<\/a>):<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>the spouse<\/li>\n<li>an adult child<\/li>\n<li>an adult grandchild<\/li>\n<li>a parent<\/li>\n<li>an adult sibling<\/li>\n<li>an adult niece or nephew<\/li>\n<li>other adult next of kin<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>The list is shortened here. Consumer Protection BC&#8217;s page has the complete order, including the rule for a deceased child.<\/p>\n<p>Most families agree without needing this list. If there is a real disagreement, especially one that is holding up the funeral, get legal advice quickly.<\/p>\n<h3>Paying for the funeral<\/h3>\n<p>Reasonable funeral costs are usually paid out of the estate. If you pay up front, keep every receipt and the funeral contract so the estate can pay you back. If the person had a prepaid funeral plan or life insurance, find the paperwork first.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep the home and belongings safe<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Lock the home, collect spare keys, and check that insurance stays in place. Tell the insurer the home may be empty.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the car, jewellery, cash, documents and electronics somewhere safe.<\/li>\n<li>Forward or collect the mail. It will show you the bank accounts, bills and investments you&#8217;ll need to deal with.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t give away or sell belongings yet,<\/strong> even if relatives ask. The will, or the law if there is no will, decides who gets what.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>2. Weeks 1\u20132: certificates, the will, and who to tell<\/h2>\n<h3>Order death certificates<\/h3>\n<p>Banks, insurers, government offices and the probate registry all ask for proof of death. Anyone can order a BC death certificate online, by mail, or at some Service BC offices. A certificate costs $27 by mail, printed in 2\u20135 business days plus mailing, or $60 by courier, printed the next business day (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/life-events\/death\/death-certificates\">gov.bc.ca: death certificates<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>Many offices accept a photocopy, so you may not need many originals. Ask each office what it needs before ordering more.<\/p>\n<h3>Find the will<\/h3>\n<p>Look through the person&#8217;s papers at home and any safety deposit box. Ask the lawyer or notary who may have prepared it.<\/p>\n<p>Then do a <strong>wills notice search<\/strong> with BC Vital Statistics. It shows whether the person registered where their will was kept. You need the search results to apply for probate, even if you already have the original will (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/life-events\/death\/wills-registry\">gov.bc.ca: wills registry<\/a>).<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Form: Application for Search of Wills Notice (VSA 532), with a photocopy of the death certificate<\/li>\n<li>Fee: $20, plus $5 for each other name the person used; courier is $33 more<\/li>\n<li>Time: about 20 business days by mail, or next business day by courier<\/li>\n<li>In person: at Service BC offices, except in Vancouver, Burnaby and Surrey<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Registering a wills notice is optional, so an empty result doesn&#8217;t prove there is no will. If you can&#8217;t find a will, read <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/dies-without-a-will-in-bc\/\">what happens when someone dies without a will in BC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Tell government and the bank<\/h3>\n<p>You don&#8217;t need to cancel everything in week one. Start with the offices that pay benefits or could cause overpayments (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/life-events\/death\/after-death\/who-to-notify\">gov.bc.ca: who to notify<\/a>).<\/p>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th>Who<\/th>\n<th>How<\/th>\n<th>Why<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Service Canada<\/td>\n<td>1-800-622-6232<\/td>\n<td>Stops CPP and OAS payments and starts survivor benefits<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Canada Revenue Agency<\/td>\n<td>1-800-959-8281, Form RC4111<\/td>\n<td>Updates their records and sets up the final tax return<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>The person&#8217;s bank or credit union<\/td>\n<td>In person, with a death certificate<\/td>\n<td>Protects the accounts. Ask what it needs to release funds<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Credit bureaus (Equifax, TransUnion)<\/td>\n<td>Each one separately<\/td>\n<td>Reduces identity fraud<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Passport Program<\/td>\n<td>Mail the passport with a death certificate copy<\/td>\n<td>Cancels a valid passport<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>ICBC<\/td>\n<td>Licensing office or mail<\/td>\n<td>Cancels the driver&#8217;s licence or BC Services Card<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>BC Vital Statistics tells MSP about deaths in BC, so you usually don&#8217;t need to contact MSP. The province also has a printable <a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/assets\/gov\/birth-adoption-death-marriage-and-divorce\/deaths\/after-a-death\/after_death_checklist.pdf\">After a Death Checklist<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Weeks 2\u20134: benefits, money and property<\/h2>\n<h3>Apply for the CPP death benefit<\/h3>\n<p>If the person paid into the Canada Pension Plan, the estate may receive a one-time death benefit. Since January 1, 2025 the basic amount is $2,500, and a top-up of up to $2,500 more may apply, for a maximum of $5,000. The executor should apply within 60 days of the death, online through My Service Canada Account or with form ISP1200 (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/services\/benefits\/publicpensions\/cpp\/cpp-death-benefit.html\">canada.ca: CPP death benefit<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>A surviving spouse or common-law partner may also qualify for a CPP survivor&#8217;s pension, which is a separate application.<\/p>\n<h3>List what the person owned and owed<\/h3>\n<p>The executor&#8217;s job is to gather the assets, pay valid debts, file tax returns, and then distribute what is left (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/life-events\/death\/after-death\/wills-estates\">gov.bc.ca: wills and estates<\/a>). Start a simple list:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Assets:<\/strong> bank accounts, the home and other property, vehicles, investments, RRSPs and TFSAs, pensions, life insurance, valuables.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Debts:<\/strong> mortgage, credit cards, loans, utility bills, taxes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>For each item:<\/strong> the institution, account number, rough value, and whether it is in the person&#8217;s name alone, held jointly, or has a named beneficiary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>That last point matters. Joint accounts and assets with a named beneficiary usually pass outside the will, while assets in the person&#8217;s name alone usually need the executor to deal with them.<\/p>\n<h3>Bank accounts and the home<\/h3>\n<p>Banks usually freeze accounts in the person&#8217;s name alone. Some release smaller amounts without probate under their own policies; larger amounts usually need it. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/what-happens-to-bank-accounts-after-someone-dies\/\">what happens to bank accounts after someone dies<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>A home owned jointly usually passes to the surviving owner through the land title office. A home in the person&#8217;s name alone usually needs probate before it can be sold or transferred. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/can-you-sell-a-house-before-probate-in-bc\/\">can you sell a house before probate in BC?<\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Taxes<\/h3>\n<p>The person&#8217;s final tax return is due April 30 of the following year if they died between January 1 and October 31. If they died in November or December, it&#8217;s due 6 months after the death (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/revenue-agency\/services\/tax\/individuals\/life-events\/doing-taxes-someone-died\/prepare-returns\/filing-deadlines.html\">canada.ca: filing due dates<\/a>). Many executors hand this to an accountant.<\/p>\n<h3>What not to do yet<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t pay the person&#8217;s debts from your own money.<\/strong> Debts are paid from the estate.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t hand out money or belongings to family yet.<\/strong> An executor who distributes the estate before debts and taxes are paid can be personally responsible for what is still owed.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Don&#8217;t sell the home or car<\/strong> until you know whether probate is needed and who has authority to sign.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>4. Does the estate need probate?<\/h2>\n<p>Probate is the BC Supreme Court process that confirms the will is valid and is the last one. It gives the executor a document called a grant of probate. Banks, the land title office and investment firms rely on that grant before they hand over or transfer assets. Some don&#8217;t need it for smaller amounts, depending on their own policies (<a href=\"https:\/\/www2.gov.bc.ca\/gov\/content\/life-events\/death\/after-death\/wills-estates\">gov.bc.ca: wills and estates<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p><strong>If there is a will and the person owned anything in their name alone, plan on applying for probate.<\/strong> That includes a home or land, bank accounts and investments held only in their name. Without a grant of probate, the executor usually can&#8217;t sell, transfer or collect them. Some banks release small balances under their own policies, but don&#8217;t count on it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Some assets aren&#8217;t part of the estate at all.<\/strong> They pass straight to the named person or the surviving owner, so they don&#8217;t go through probate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>life insurance with a named beneficiary<\/li>\n<li>RRSPs, RRIFs and TFSAs with a named beneficiary or successor holder<\/li>\n<li>a home or bank account held in joint tenancy, which passes to the surviving joint owner<\/li>\n<li>pensions paid to a named survivor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If the only assets are like these, the estate may not need probate. One caution: an account or home held jointly with an adult child can sometimes be claimed back into the estate, so get advice if that&#8217;s your situation.<\/p>\n<p>If there is no will, someone applies for a grant of administration instead. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/probate\/no-will\/\">probate when there is no will<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For the process itself, see <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/how-to-apply-for-probate-in-bc\/\">how to apply for probate in BC<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/what-documents-are-needed-to-apply-for-probate\/\">what documents you need<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/whats-the-cost-of-probate-in-bc\/\">what probate costs in BC<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>5. When to talk to a lawyer<\/h2>\n<p>Legal help matters at two points: before you apply for probate, and after the grant, while you settle the estate.<\/p>\n<h3>Before probate: getting the grant<\/h3>\n<p><strong>If you don&#8217;t understand the legal process of getting a grant of probate, get help before you file.<\/strong> The application involves several court forms, a notice to beneficiaries with a 21-day wait, a statement of the estate&#8217;s assets, and probate fees. Mistakes can mean the registry sends it back and the grant is delayed. Talk to a lawyer early if:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>you&#8217;re not sure which forms apply, who must get notice, or how to value the estate<\/li>\n<li>there is no will, or the named executor can&#8217;t or won&#8217;t act. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/probate\/no-will\/\">probate when there is no will<\/a><\/li>\n<li>the family disagrees about the funeral, the will, or who should be in charge<\/li>\n<li>the estate includes a business or property outside BC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>After probate: settling the estate<\/h3>\n<p>The grant is not the end. The executor still collects the assets, pays debts and taxes, accounts to the beneficiaries and then distributes. Get advice when:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>someone has been left out or treated unfairly in the will.<\/strong> A claim to vary a will has a strict deadline: 180 days from the date of the grant of probate<\/li>\n<li><strong>a beneficiary questions the executor&#8217;s accounts,<\/strong> or an executor isn&#8217;t sharing information. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/estate-litigation\/executor-disputes\/\">problems with an executor<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>you are worried about personal liability<\/strong> for debts or taxes before you distribute<\/li>\n<li><strong>you aren&#8217;t sure when it is safe to pay out the beneficiaries.<\/strong> See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/what-happens-after-probate-is-granted-in-bc\/\">what happens after probate is granted<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our estate lawyers in Surrey, Abbotsford and Vancouver help executors and families with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/probate\/\">probate<\/a> and estate disputes, in English, Punjabi and Hindi. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/book-a-consultation\/\">Book a consultation<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Printable checklist: the executor&#8217;s first 30 days<\/h2>\n<p><strong>First few days<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"lawgical-checklist\">\n<li>\u2610 Choose a funeral home and share any written wishes<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Agree who makes funeral decisions (the executor comes first)<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Keep funeral receipts and the contract<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Lock the home, collect keys, and tell the home insurer<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Secure the car, valuables, documents and electronics<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Collect or forward the mail<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Weeks 1\u20132<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"lawgical-checklist\">\n<li>\u2610 Order death certificates (check how many originals you really need)<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Search the person&#8217;s papers and safety deposit box for the will<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Ask the lawyer or notary who may have prepared the will<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Apply for a wills notice search (form VSA 532)<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Call Service Canada (1-800-622-6232)<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Call the CRA (1-800-959-8281) and send Form RC4111<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Tell the bank, and notify Equifax and TransUnion<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Return a valid passport; cancel the driver&#8217;s licence at ICBC<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Weeks 2\u20134<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"lawgical-checklist\">\n<li>\u2610 Apply for the CPP death benefit (within 60 days)<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Check for a CPP survivor&#8217;s pension, workplace pension and life insurance<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 List assets and debts, and note what is joint or has a beneficiary<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Ask the bank and land title office whether they need probate<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Find an accountant for the final tax return<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Don&#8217;t pay debts personally or hand anything out yet<\/li>\n<li>\u2610 Talk to a lawyer if there is a dispute, no will, a home in the person&#8217;s name alone, or someone left out<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Once the first month is over, our guide to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/executor-duties-bc\/\">executor duties in BC<\/a> covers the rest of the role, from the probate application to the final distribution.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently asked questions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Do I have to act as executor?<\/strong> No. If you haven&#8217;t started dealing with the estate, you can usually step aside and let someone else apply. Get advice before you sign anything or move any money, because acting on the estate can make it harder to step back.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Can the executor be paid?<\/strong> Yes. BC law allows an executor to be paid from the estate, within set maximums, unless the will says otherwise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How long does the whole process take?<\/strong> The first month is mostly gathering information. If probate is needed, the application and the court&#8217;s review add more time. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.lawgicalcorp.com\/blog\/how-long-does-probate-take-in-bc\/\">how long probate takes in BC<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Prabhpreet Kaur Sangha, lawyer at Lawgical Law Corporation \u00b7 Reviewed October 22, 2026 \u0a07\u0a39 \u0a17\u0a3e\u0a08\u0a21 \u0a2a\u0a70\u0a1c\u0a3e\u0a2c\u0a40 \u0a35\u0a3f\u0a71\u0a1a \u0a2a\u0a5c\u0a4d\u0a39\u0a4b (Read this guide in Punjabi) If someone close to you has just died, you don&#8217;t have to do everything at once. 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