Estate Planning in a Pandemic: No Easy Solutions
In Canada each province and territory has its own legislation which sets out the legal requirements for a valid Will. Some provinces, such as British Columbia, have a “substantial compliance” standard, whereby a court can validate a Will that has not be properly executed. Ontario on the other hand has a “strict compliance” standard and Wills must comply with the Succession Law Reform Act .
Original Article Source Credits: All About Estates , https://www.allaboutestates.ca/
Article Written By: Scotiatrust
Original Article Posted on: April 2, 2020
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