Are online wills legal in Canada?
Yes, a will made online can be fully legal in Canada. What matters is how it's signed and witnessed. Here's what to check, province by province, and the newer rules on video witnessing and electronic wills.
ReadWills and estates, explained
Plain-language guides for Canadians, checked against official sources.
Choosing a guardian for your children
How to choose a guardian for minor children in your will, what your appointment actually does, why a court may still decide, and how to provide for your children's money.
ReadWhat happens if you die without a will?
Dying without a will (intestacy) in Canada: who inherits, who manages the estate, what happens to children and common-law partners, and why the result may not match your wishes.
ReadHow to choose an executor
What an executor does, the qualities to look for, whether to name one or two, backups, professional executors, and how to ask someone to take on the role.
ReadHow to make a will in Canada
What makes a will valid in Canada, the decisions to make, how to sign it correctly, where to keep it and when to update it. A plain-language guide for every province and territory.
ReadWhat is probate?
Probate explained in plain language: what it is, when an estate needs it, how fees work in each province and territory, and how long it usually takes.
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