Probate Fee Avoidance Planning (On-Demand - CPABC)
Overview
Even though British Columbia probate fees are relatively low, their existence seems to motivate clients to develop complex estate plans in order to avoid them.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Content
- what is probate and when is it required
- what property is subject to probate fees
- probate fee rates
- planning opportunities to avoid probate fees
- designation of beneficiaries
- joint tenancy
- inter vivos gifting
- use of inter vivos trusts
- multiple wills
Course Content Created: February 2026
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenters
Laura Peach, LL.B
Genevieve Taylor, LL.B
About This Product
On-Demand Courses by CPABC are recordings from live seminars, made available with any corresponding handout material, where available. These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.
Probate Fee Avoidance Planning (On-Demand - CPABC)
- 2
- CPD Hours
- 0
- Ethics Hours
- 0
- AML Hours
- 3
- Credits
Overview
Even though British Columbia probate fees are relatively low, their existence seems to motivate clients to develop complex estate plans in order to avoid them.
Access expires 180 days from purchase date |
Course Description
Applicable for
Content
- what is probate and when is it required
- what property is subject to probate fees
- probate fee rates
- planning opportunities to avoid probate fees
- designation of beneficiaries
- joint tenancy
- inter vivos gifting
- use of inter vivos trusts
- multiple wills
Course Content Created: February 2026
The information is current as of the creation or last updated date. While we strive to keep our inventory updated and periodically remove outdated titles, changes in accounting, tax, legislation and technology may occur. Purchasers should note the date and verify for themselves if the course is still relevant to their needs.Presenters
Laura Peach, LL.B
Genevieve Taylor, LL.B
About This Product
On-Demand Courses by CPABC are recordings from live seminars, made available with any corresponding handout material, where available. These titles are eligible for Verifiable CPD Hours – in order to claim these hours as verifiable, you will be required to successfully complete a short quiz. You will be able to print or save your electronic certificate of completion.
Please note that not all on-demand courses include downloadable materials such as course notes or slides.
How to get started
Upon completion of purchase, go to mylms.bccpa.ca and log in using your CPABC Online Services credentials. Click “Go to your Courses and Materials” to go to your Learning Center, then find and click on your course title.
Course Dates & Registration
Starting April 1, 2026, a 2.1% fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Learn more about this fee and how it relates to PD registrations.