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Mutual wills

  • Writer: PPI
    PPI
  • Jun 10
  • 1 min read

Summary


Mutual wills are permitted in Nova Scotia.


Discussion


For a mutual will to be effective, the testators must agree not to revoke the will after the death of one of them (Re Hand Estate, 2010 NSSC 297). Although not commonplace, it is possible for these testators to enter into a valid agreement not to revoke their wills.

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