A: Will kits are printed wills forms sold, for example, by stationary or office-supply stores. Will kits can be used in Alberta. Typically, kits are cheap to buy and take less time to complete than does a will from a lawyer. Kit wills, however, must meet the same strict rules as other wills. If you do not meet all the applicable requirements, then your kit will may be partially or completely invalid. For example, beneficiaries must not be witnesses because they shall lose any gift under your will. Another example: Your two witnesses must be present at the same time to see you sign your kit will. If they are not, then your whole will may be invalid. Another problem may arise: if you have written down your wishes in a confusing way, then a court may have to interpret the will and, as result, may have your property distributed in ways that you do not want.
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