/EINPresswire.com/ -- VANCOUVER, BC--(Marketwired - February 23, 2017) - Do you know what age you have to be to create a legal will in BC? That's the topic a team of Vancouver lawyers have tackled in their online blog. For more, go to: http://kushnerlaw.ca/bc-estate-litigation-minors-under-age-making-a-will/

Wills are important legal documents that can help deliver long-term security to family and loved ones. Somewhat surprisingly, many British Columbians die without making a will.

Although lawyers are not required for the will-making process, hiring one can provide testators with the peace of mind that they have created a binding and enforceable legal document. Anyone can make a will. According to section 36 of the new Wills, Estates and Succession Act ("WESA"):

36 (1) A person who is 16 years of age or older and who is mentally capable of doing so may make a will.

(2) A will made by a person under 16 years of age is not valid.

WESA was recently altered to allow minors, people under the legal age of majority (19), to make a will. However, it should be noted that all wills require the signature of two witnesses who must be 19 or older.

To schedule a consultation with a Vancouver lawyer who can provide advice and guidance on creating a will, contact 604-629-0432. Counsel is available in both English and Spanish.

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