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* Each person named in the will as executor or alternate executor. | * Each person named in the will as executor or alternate executor. | ||
* Each beneficiary named in the will. | * Each beneficiary named in the will. | ||
* The will-maker’s spouse and children (because they are entitled to challenge the will under the ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act''). | * The will-maker’s spouse and children (because they are entitled to challenge the will under the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8mhj Wills, Estates and Succession Act]''). | ||
* Each person who would be entitled to a share in the estate if there had been no will. The ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'' lists the people who are entitled to a share in an estate if someone dies without a will. | * Each person who would be entitled to a share in the estate if there had been no will. The ''Wills, Estates and Succession Act'' lists the people who are entitled to a share in an estate if someone dies without a will. | ||
* If ''any'' of the people you’re required to send notice to above is a minor or mentally incapable adult, you need to send notice to the '''Public Guardian and Trustee'''. | * If ''any'' of the people you’re required to send notice to above is a minor or mentally incapable adult, you need to send notice to the '''Public Guardian and Trustee'''. | ||