Commentary on Digital Wills Co-Authored by Rose Shawlee and Samantha Norton Referenced in Canadian Lawyer Magazine Article
July 9, 2020
The June Edition of Harper Grey’s Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation Update was recently mentioned in an article published in Canadian Lawyer Magazine. Co-authored by Harper Grey lawyer, Rose Shawlee, and Harper Grey summer student, Samantha Norton, the update discussed new measures introduced by BC’s legislature to allow for Wills to be witnessed without having all signatories physically present together. In their commentary, Rose and Samantha identified potential issues arising from these changes, including the determination of whether an electronic will has been revoked, an increase in total costs and a rise in the number of wills signed under duress or influence or without fully understanding the will’s contents or consequences.
Read the full Estate Planning & Wealth Preservation Update here.
Read the Canadian Lawyer Magazine article here.
Important Notice: The information contained in this Article is intended for general information purposes only and does not create a lawyer-client relationship. It is not intended as legal advice from Harper Grey LLP or the individual author(s), nor intended as a substitute for legal advice on any specific subject matter. Detailed legal counsel should be sought prior to undertaking any legal matter. The information contained in this Article is current to the last update and may change. Last Update: January 16, 2024.
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