There is a 6 month time limit from the date of the grant of probate (or letter of administration where there is no will) to bring a claim for financial provision. (hcrlaw.com)
Rule of Law Authorization to Obtain Estate Information In British Columbia, when you apply for a grant of probate of a will, or a grant of letters of administration of an estate, you have to file with the Court Registry an inventory of the estate assets and liabilities, which includes details of the deceased's bank and investment accounts. (slaw.ca)
The registrar at the court when I went to process letters of administration for my late mother certainly not shaking in her boots when she asked for a bribe and I even said «Nana is here!» (ghanapoliticsonline.com)