Finalize an Estate Plan
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Signing and witnessing your willYour will isn't legally valid until it's signed and witnessed correctly. Here's exactly what's required in your province and the mistakes to avoid.
Signing and witnessing your POA documentsYour power of attorney must be signed and witnessed to be legally valid. Here's who can witness it and what the rules are in each Canadian province.
Understanding when notarization may be requiredMost Canadian wills and powers of attorney don't need to be notarized. Here's when notarization is actually required and when it's just optional.
Knowing when and how to complete an affidavit of executionAn affidavit of execution confirms your will or POA was properly signed and witnessed. Here's when you need one in Canada and how to complete it.
Understanding and registering your willRegistering your will helps your executor find it when it matters most. Here's how Willful's built-in will registration feature works.
Storing your estate planning documents safelyA signed will needs to be stored somewhere safe and accessible. Here's how to store your estate planning documents so they're found when they're needed.
Notifying your key appointeesNamed someone as your executor, attorney, or guardian? They should know. Here's what to tell them and why having the conversation matters.
Booking a Digital Execution appointment with Willful for BC ResidentsLive in BC? You can sign your will online with Willful's virtual witnessing service. Here's how it works and how to book your appointment for $49.
Registering your will with the Canada Will RegistryThe Canada Will Registry lets you record that your will exists so your family can find it. Here's how the registry works and how to register.