What's the difference between a will and a trust in Canada?
Which instrument fits what you are solving for, how probate costs compare in Ontario and Alberta, and what neither one does on its own.
Topic
Wills
Plain-language answers on wills, written from primary sources.
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Do I need a lawyer to make a will in Canada?
What Ontario and Alberta statutes actually require to make a will valid, the holograph route, and the Indian Act exception.
How do I apply for probate in Alberta?
Whether you need a grant at all, choosing a filing method, preparing the inventory, serving notice, and where Alberta's court fees land.