How to make a will in Ontario

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1. Most wills need writing, a signature and two witnesses

   Witnesses generally should not be beneficiaries.

2. Name an estate trustee and beneficiaries

   Use full legal names.

3. Read the Succession Law Reform Act

   Marriage and beneficiary designations can change a plan.

4. Store the original

   Probate usually needs it.

Official law on this site: wills-estates-ontario.

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