Before I shell out a bunch of money for a lawyer, I'm wondering if anyone can tell me about making a legal and binding video will under Canadian law.
Do I need witnesses?
Do I need to authenticate the video in some way?
Who do I need to give copies to?
If you have any information on this topic, that would be great! I'd just like to have some information or ideas before consulting a lawyer (which I fully intend to do!). Thanks.
2007-01-13 17:36:33 · 4 answers · asked by jeffs_wife_ali _&_adams_mom 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It's good that you intend to see a lawyer about this. How unusual for Yahoo Answers questioners! The first thing a lawyer will ask will be: 'Why do you want a video-taped statement?'
A video will is not legally valid in Canada, because a will must be in writing. An invalid will is the same as no will at all.
To answer your other questions, any will requires signatures, witnesses, and copies should be given to the executors (among other things). Authentication is a moot point.
You can learn more about what a will needs to be legally valid. Read the Wills Act for your province or territory. The statute is accessible at the CANLII website.
2007-01-14 14:25:14 · answer #1 · answered by versus 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Presumably it counts for a lot more than nothing, but honestly you need an attorney to give you a reliable answer. Yes, you should have at least one witness and some verification of the date it was made; putting a copy on file with a reliable third party (such as an attorney) helps as well. Even in the US, the degree to which a will of any kind can be contested varies from state to state, so I'd hesitate to guess how it works in Canada.
2007-01-13 17:46:27 · answer #2 · answered by dukefenton 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the Civil Laws of Canada if the video will is valid thereat.
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2016-10-19 23:08:54 · answer #4 · answered by reus 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋