Online wills made easy in British Columbia
The fast, smart, and affordable way to make your legal will online.
Not sure how to take the first step? We’ll guide you – all online.
With digital signing and virtual witnessing, it’s never been easier to make your will.
Start today and be done in less than 20 minutes.
Legally-valid wills and
POAs
Estate lawyers in every province
Approved by the Law
Society of BC
Easy steps to digitally execute
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Approved by the Law Society of BC
Willful is the first online will provider to be accepted to the Law Society of BC's Innovation Sandbox program.
Estate planning that fits your life —and your budget
Canadians use Willful after important milestones, such as:
Planning a big trip
Your first home
The birth of a child
Outdated wills
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Having a living will could be one of the most important documents you ever create, with Willful it’s never been easier to create one.
As new parents, we had been needing to write our wills and this tool allowed us to do just that, effortlessly, from the comfort of our own home.
Frequently asked questions
Yes. An online will made with a platform like Willful is legal in Canada. However, there are some steps that need to be taken in order for it to meet the criteria for a legal will in Canada. Each Willful will comes with detailed instructions for signing and witnessing so you can feel confident that you have a legally-valid will.
A person who dies without a will is called an intestate, and most people don’t know what happens if you die without one. It’s a common myth that the government can claim your money and assets, but it’s not true. They do have the ability to have a say in how your assets or estate gets divided between family members. Creating a will also means you can control how your assets are distributed to beneficiaries over time, instead of children receiving a lump sum when they turn 18.
You don’t need a lawyer to draft your will. In Canada, as long as the will is in writing, signed by you and two adult witnesses who are present at the same time, it’s legally valid. The signed original should be stored safely where your executor or family can access it. However, if your estate is complex, consulting a lawyer may be a good idea.
Yes! On December 1, 2021, British Columbia became the first Canadian province to pass legislation allowing for electronic signing, video witnessing, and digital storage of wills. Willful offers full digital execution of wills in British Columbia, making it easier than ever for residents to complete their will from the comfort of home.
Power of attorney documents govern your personal, medical, legal, and financial life *before* you pass away. In contrast, your Last will and testament only takes effect *after* you die. Willful Power of attorney documents are intended to be used in a personal accident or medical emergency on your behalf. In a legal sense, their powers 'endure' beyond your mental incapacity.
Willful is designed for all Canadian adults, whether they have assets or not. While Willful is a great fit for most Canadians, some estates may be too complex for our platform.
Creating a legal will involves abiding with provincial and territorial laws. We are working with our team of estate lawyers to expand across Canada.
Right now our wills are available to residents of all Canadian provinces, including Ontario, Alberta, B.C., Manitoba, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, PEI, Nova Scotia and Saskatchewan.
We are also available to residents of Quebec.
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