A will and estate plan for British Columbia.
Built to British Columbia's rules, in plain words. Prices in Canadian dollars. Start free.
Reviewed by a licensed lawyer on October 29, 2026.
Your British Columbia documents
Will
Says who gets what, who is in charge, and who would raise young children.
Enduring power of attorney
Names who handles your money if you can't.
How signing works in British Columbia
Signing your will
- Print your will on paper.
- Gather two adult witnesses who are 19 or older. They should not be people named in your will or their spouses.
- Sign at the end of your will while both witnesses watch.
- Each witness signs while you watch.
- Keep the original somewhere safe.
British Columbia has an electronic will law. We still prepare a will you print and sign in ink.
How to sign your enduring power of attorney
- Print your enduring power of attorney.
- Gather two adult witnesses. They should not be the person you name, or that person's spouse, child or parent.
- Sign and date it while both witnesses watch.
- Each witness signs and dates it while you watch.
- Before the person you name can act, they also sign in front of two witnesses.
- Keep the original somewhere safe.
We give you a printed signing checklist for each document.
Taxes and court fees in British Columbia
Probate fees in British Columbia are about $13,450 on a $1 million estate, as of 2026. Confirm with your lawyer or accountant. Source
What it costs
- Essential: $199 CAD setup, then $49 CAD a year.
- Complete: $499 CAD setup, then $99 CAD a year.
- Concierge: $1,495 CAD setup, then $249 CAD a year.
One setup fee. Your first year is included. 30-day money-back guarantee on estate setup fees.
A lawyer can review your plan for a flat fee. The lawyer gives the advice.
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Succession Plan is not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or tax advice. For advice, talk with your own lawyer or accountant.