Don't do it on your own. Once your Will has been drafted, you and your two witnesses will sign the document in each other's presence. Neither beneficiaries nor their spouses should be witnesses. As one or both witnesses may be called upon to give evidence as to the execution of your Will, they should be residents of Canada. It is recommended that your witnesses be younger in age than you.
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Once you have drafted your Will, don't allow it to become outdated. Family circumstances - a birth, a death, or a move to a new province may indicate the need for a revision to your Will. Marriage necessitates a new Will. You have purchased property, acquired a work of art or started a small business. Your wishes - you may now want to add a new beneficiary, change your Executor, or increase your support to your favourite charity.