March 16, 2021 – Ontario plans to permanently allow for wills to be virtually witnessed, but will not go as far to allow fully digital wills, which some say is a missed opportunity as Canadians manage more of their financial affairs online.

Many of the formal requirements around making a valid will have been in place for centuries and are meant to avoid fraud or undue influence. Critics of digital wills argue it can be more difficult to ascertain if someone is under pressure when the whole process is done remotely. Toronto Star reports. | READ MORE