Wills, Estates and Succession Act and probate rules questions and answers

Last updated on January 28, 2022

Wills, Estates and Succession Act and Probate Rules: Questions and Answers provides answers to common questions about the Wills, Estates and Succession Act and Probate Rules including:

Why change the law?
Do existing wills need to be re-written?
Will the new law apply to wills that have already been written?
What are the fees associated with probate?
Why does it take so long for the act to come into effect?
Who was consulted on the Wills, Estates and Succession Act?

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