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''Wills and estates'' refers to the area of law that deals with the drafting and interpretation of wills, how a deceased person's estate is distributed when there is a valid will, how a deceased person's estate is distributed when there isn't a valid will, and how certain relatives can challenge a deceased person's will. In family law, issues concerning a person's will most often arise | ''Wills and estates'' refers to the area of law that deals with the drafting and interpretation of wills, how a deceased person's estate is distributed when there is a valid will, how a deceased person's estate is distributed when there isn't a valid will, and how certain relatives can challenge a deceased person's will. In family law, issues concerning a person's will most often arise when a couple have separated or are getting a divorce. | ||
Making, changing, revoking, and enforcing wills are governed by the provincial ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills Estates and Succession Act]'' (''WESA''). Section 37 sets out the basic requirements for a valid will: | Making, changing, revoking, and enforcing wills are governed by the provincial ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills Estates and Succession Act]'' (''WESA''). Section 37 sets out the basic requirements for a valid will: | ||
