Estate Administration Procedures

Course code LEGL 2642

Credit 2.0

Length 30.0 hours

Course outline View

Building on the knowledge and skills learned in LEGL 1642 Estate Planning, this course provides a comprehensive overview of the essential legal frameworks governing the field of estate probate administration, including relevant legislation, common law, and the law of equity. Students will master the intricacies of applying for probate and estate administration, including navigating complex tax issues, identifying liabilities, and accurately valuing assets. Concepts explored will include managing spousal home matters, distribution of assets, passing of accounts, and winding up estates.

Prerequisites

LEGL 1642.

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What you will learn

  • Laws applicable to death and estate administration – WESA, Trustee Act, common law, and law of equity
    Liabilities, tax issues, valuation of assets, testate or intestate applications
    Probate and Administration applications
    Collection and valuation of assets
    Advertisement for creditors
    Documentation for distribution of the assets
    Laws regarding spousal home

How to register

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
12192 February 26, 2026
to April 9, 2026
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Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule.

Contact us

If you have any question, please email at advising@vcc.ca.

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

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VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples, and we acknowledge our privilege to be here.