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Practice areas & referral policy: Doug LeMaire personally represents transactions in Greater Vancouver, the Fraser Valley, and the Sea-to-Sky Corridor (to Whistler). Community pages and glossary content are published province-wide for research and education, but any consumer viewing a page outside those areas (Interior BC, Vancouver Island, Northern BC, the Kootenays, the Okanagan, etc.) is served by referral only through Doug's network of licensed BC REALTORS® on the appropriate local board (VIREB, IAR, KAR, BCNREB, CADREB). Doug does not personally transact real estate outside his stated practice areas. Request an out-of-area referral.

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Traditional BC family home representing an estate sale under WESA — professional probate real estate representation by Doug LeMaire, coordinating with legal counsel for executors

Specialty

Estate Sales / Probate

Sensitive, compliant representation for executors administering a BC estate under WESA. Coordination with legal counsel, understanding of Grant of Probate timelines, and 'as-is' sale expertise.

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Frequently Asked

About Estate Sales / Probate

How long does a probate sale take in BC?

A BC estate sale requires a Grant of Probate under the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA). Grants typically issue 4–12 weeks after application, depending on court workload and completeness of documents. A listing can be publicly marketed before probate issues, but title cannot transfer until the Grant is filed.

Source: BC Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA)

Can an executor accept an offer before probate is granted?

Yes — an offer can be signed "subject to grant of probate" before probate issues, but completion (closing) must wait until the Grant of Probate is filed with the Land Title Office. Doug coordinates with the estate's legal counsel to ensure timeline alignment.

Source: BC Land Title Act

Are estate-sale homes sold "as is" in BC?

Most estate sales are marketed "where is, as is" because the executor is legally unable to warrant condition on behalf of a deceased owner. Buyers should budget for a full home inspection and, where relevant, oil-tank and asbestos assessments before firming up an offer.

Source: BCFSA — Property Disclosure Statement

What are the tax implications for the estate on a sale?

The deceased is deemed to have disposed of all capital property at fair-market value on the date of death (Canada Income Tax Act, s.70). Any post-death gain on the residence is taxable to the estate unless it qualifies for the principal-residence exemption. Executors should consult an accountant early — Doug can refer you to specialists.

Source: Canada Income Tax Act — Deemed Disposition

Informational only — not real-estate, legal, tax, or financial advice. Verify with a BCFSA-licensed REALTOR® or the appropriate regulator before making an offer.