REQUIREMENTS FOR A WILL (B.C.)
It is important for you to make a will when you are capable of doing so. This means that you are in good health and that you are mentally capable. If you are mentally incapable, you are not able to make a will. Mental capacity requires the following:
- you must understand that you are making a will and disposing of your property
- you must not have a mental disorder (e.g. delusions, dementia)
- you must not be a minor (under age of 19) except in certain circumstances
- you must realize what is in the will and agree that is what you want (knowledge and approval)
- you must make your will of your own free choice and without any undue influence