1. Learn who can make a will
Question and answer
How do I make a will?To make a will, you must be . This means that when you make your will, you understand:
- why you're making one and the impact it will have
- how much property you have
- which dependants should be
- the claims your dependants might be able to make in court if you do not leave them property in your will
No one can force you to make a will.
Dependant
A is a person you were supporting financially before you died, or a person the law says you must support. A dependant can be your:
- or partner
- married partner you're from
- divorced partner
- child, stepchild, grandchild, or a person you treat as your child, but not a foster child
- parent, grandparent, or a person who treated you as their child but not your foster parent
- brother, sister, or any sibling
Your age
You must usually be at least 18 years old to make a will. But there are times when you can make a will even if you're younger. For example, you can make a will if you're 17 or younger if you're:
- legally married or were legally married,
- a member of the Canadian armed forces, or
- a sailor.
You can also make one if you're thinking of marrying and then get married.
Change or cancel your will
You can change your will or make a new will as many times as you want until you die. But only if you still meet the conditions about who can make a will.