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troutman · 02-01-2012, 10:01 AM

http://justice.alberta.ca/programs_s...T.svl=programs

The Wills and Succession Act is a new law that consolidates the Wills Act, Intestate Succession Act, Survivorship Act, Dependants Relief Act and section 47 of the Trustee Act. It also includes changes to the Matrimonial Property Act, the Administration of Estates Act, and the Family Law Act.

This single Act specifies how and to whom property is transferred when a person dies. It makes Alberta’s succession legislation easier to use and understand.

The Wills and Succession Act will come into effect on February 1, 2012.

Important changes:

http://justice.alberta.ca/programs_s...Form.aspx?ID=4

The admission of extrinsic evidence (i.e. evidence which is not contained in the document itself) is permitted in interpreting a will. The court may admit corroborated outside evidence, including evidence to help prove the deceased’s intention.

I think the foregoing change is a response to the number of home-made will kits being deficient, allowing the Court to rectify poorly drafted wills.

02-01-2012, 10:01 AM	#1
troutman Unfrozen Caveman Lawyer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Crowsnest Pass Exp:	Wills And Succession Act http://justice.alberta.ca/programs_s...T.svl=programs The Wills and Succession Act is a new law that consolidates the Wills Act, Intestate Succession Act, Survivorship Act, Dependants Relief Act and section 47 of the Trustee Act. It also includes changes to the Matrimonial Property Act, the Administration of Estates Act, and the Family Law Act. This single Act specifies how and to whom property is transferred when a person dies. It makes Alberta’s succession legislation easier to use and understand. The Wills and Succession Act will come into effect on February 1, 2012. Important changes: http://justice.alberta.ca/programs_s...Form.aspx?ID=4 The admission of extrinsic evidence (i.e. evidence which is not contained in the document itself) is permitted in interpreting a will. The court may admit corroborated outside evidence, including evidence to help prove the deceased’s intention. I think the foregoing change is a response to the number of home-made will kits being deficient, allowing the Court to rectify poorly drafted wills. Last edited by troutman; 02-01-2012 at 10:04 AM.