Wills FAQs

A will is a legal document that states your intentions on how you want your personal effects and property to be divided upon your death.

In Manitoba if someone dies without a valid will, they pass away “intestate”. This means that your assets will be dealt with according to the Intestate Succession Act. The act can be restrictive in the way in which assets are distributed. In the event that there is no will this means there is no executor, in their place is an administrator who may not be the person you wanted for the job. Your estate will take longer to administer as the administrator requires a court order in order to do the job distribute assets. This is just one of the many benefits of having a will but ultimately it is to ensure those you leave behind know your intentions and your affairs are arranged.

Executor

The executor is responsible for ensuring that your intentions for your estate are carried out in accordance with the law. Upon death, the executor is required to administer the estate and distribute the assets of the Estate.

Beneficiaries

The beneficiaries are the recipient of the gifts/assets as stated in your will.

Guardian

The guardian is a person appointed in your will who will care for your children while they are minors which means they are under the age of 18. The guardian is usually different from the executor.

You contact us expressing your interest in our services.

We send you an email with all the information that we require from you.

You provide us with your information, we review and prepare a draft for your review to ensure that your wishes are set out.

We schedule an appointment with you to sign.

The cost of wills varies based on the complexity of your will given your assets. Contact us today for a free quote! We look forward to working with you please contact us at info@jmflc.ca or call us at 204-417-6085.