easyWill - Frequently Asked Questions

easyWill FAQ

What is the process for making a Will using your easyWill service?

You can make a legal Will in minutes. Please go to the Make a Legal Will page for an overview of the process. You can review the entire process before you decide to make a Will.

How do I sign my Will?

To make your Will legal, you need to sign it in the presence of two adult witnesses. Each witness must then sign your Will. Any two adults will do (friends, neighbours, coworkers, etc. as long as they are not beneficiaries of your Will or the spouse of a beneficiary). You do not need a lawyer or notary to make your Will "legal". Click Here for the detailed Will Signing Instructions.

Is an easyWill Will "Legal"?

Yes. The Wills we prepare are valid legal Wills as long as the Will maker signs it properly and has their signature witnessed by two adults.

Do I have to get my Will "Notarized"?

No. You should not try to have a lawyer or notary witness your Will or have it "notarized". All you need to do is sign your Will and have your signature witnessed by two adults in accordance with the Will Signing Instructions we will send along with your Will.

Do I send my Will back to you for storage?

No. We do not store original Wills. You are responsible for the safe keeping of your original Will.

Where should I keep my Will?

We recommend that once you sign your Will that you keep the original in your home along with your other important documents. You can also store it in a safe deposit box, just make sure your executor will be able to find it.

We also recommend that you make several copies of your Will after you have signed it and give a copy to your executor(s) and adult beneficiaries. This way if your original Will is lost, at least there will be a copy around to tell your executor and beneficiaries what you want.

If your executor is not able to find your original Will, he or she should be able to use a copy of your Will to look after your estate as long as there is no evidence that you destroyed your Will on purpose with the intention of revoking it. However, it is much easier for the executor if they are able to find your original Will.

Can I make changes to my Will in the future?

You can’t change your Will by handwriting changes on it. If you do so you will create a mess for your executor and it is unlikely that your changes will be legally valid. If your Will no longer reflects your wishes you need to make a new Will to replace the old one. Technically you can prepare a Will amending document known as a "Codicil" but it is a better idea to prepare a new Will.

How often should I review my Will?

We recommend that you take a look at your Will once a year to make sure that it still meets your needs. However, your Will could last for decades if your wishes and circumstances don’t change. For example, if you are married and make a Will after your children are adults, you may never need to make another Will even if 50 years goes by.

Can you send me a Will Kit?

No. We don’t have any Will Kits for sale. We provide an online Will preparation service.

How long does it take to make a Legal Will using easyWill?

We can prepare a Legal Will for you in minutes. If you have a couple friends handy to act as witnesses, you can have your legal Will signed up in less than an hour.

I am going on a vacation, can you prepare a Will for me before I go?

Absolutely.

How much does it cost to make an easyWill?

Currently we charge $29 for one Will for a single person and $49 for a pair of Wills for a married couple. The price includes applicable sales tax.

How do I pay for my Will?

You don't have to pay for your Will until after you have received it and had a chance to review it.

We will send you an Invoice by email along with your Will. The price for your Will includes applicable sales tax.

You can pay your Invoice online using Visa, MasterCard or PayPal. If you prefer, you can contact us by telephone to provide us with your credit card payment. You can also mail or fax us your credit card information.

We also accept personal cheques, money orders and bank drafts. If you mail payment to us, the payment date will be the date of mailing.

What are the terms of the easyWill Satisfaction Guarantee

You have 5 days to review your Will. Payment of your Invoice is due at the end of the review period.

If you are not satisfied with your Will or our service, your Invoice will be cancelled on the following conditions:

You must notify us before the review period is over that you are not satisfied; and
You must destroy all paper copies of the Will we prepared for you, permanently delete all electronic copies, and notify us in writing or by email that you have done so.

Is easyWill a law firm?

No. easyWill is not a law firm and we cannot provide legal advice. easyWill was created by Dwayne Pommer and is owned by D. M. Pommer Corp. Dwayne Pommer is a British Columbia lawyer who specializes in preparing Wills, estate planning and helping people look after the estates of friends and family who have died. If you need legal advice you can visit Dwayne Pommer’s law firm website www.pommer.ca.