COVID-19 lockdowns disrupted face to face interactions in all aspects of daily life. This led the Ministry
of Justice to review several statutes that required in person attendance for the completion of
documents, including The Wills Act, 1996 (Act).
The Ministry of Justice is considering amendments to the Act and consulting interested parties and
organizations. The amendments may include provisions respecting electronic wills including
requirements for a valid electronic will, revocation of a valid electronic will, location of execution of an
electronic will, and the use of an electronic signature. We would appreciate your feedback and
comments on the topics discussed below.