What does a will cover?
by David M. Israel

A will prepared by a qualified professional (a lawyer) should cover all of the testator’s assets and liabilities.  There is a way to make wills apply to other provinces of Canada as well as to make them international (apply to other states or countries).  As a general rule, a will properly executed in one province will be acceptable for dealing with assets and liabilities in another province. When drafting a will that covers more than one jurisdiction, however, it is very important to take special care to ensure that the will designed to deal with the estate in one province will also operate effectively in other jurisdictions.

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The information contained in this message is general and should not substitute for the advice and counsel of a licensed lawyer.