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New Brunswick

New Brunswick Simple Will

Reviewed: May 13, 2026

A will under the Wills Act, RSNB 1973, c W-9. Names your personal representative or executor, beneficiaries, gifts, and final wishes for probate in Probate Court of New Brunswick. Holograph wills are valid without witnesses if wholly in the testator's handwriting and signed.

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Best for you if

  • Adults with a clear list of beneficiaries and an executor in mind
  • Estates under $1M without complex trust planning
  • Canadian-resident assets only (property, accounts, vehicles, personal items)
  • You want a fast, valid will without a $500 lawyer consult

Not the right fit if

  • Estates with trust structures, foreign property, or business succession planning
  • Contested estate matters or family conflict already underway
  • High-net-worth estates needing tax-optimization strategy
  • Anyone uncertain about capacity (mental competence) at the time of signing

What's included

  • Plain-English wizard, step-by-step
  • Signed-ready PDF, formatted to New Brunswick requirements
  • Filing instructions appendix (court name, fee, where to submit)
  • AI assistant access included for paid forms (unlimited for subscribers)
  • Free re-generation for 90 days if you need to revise
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Common questions about the Simple Will

How is a will signed in New Brunswick, Canada?

Simple Will includes document preparation and signing guidance for New Brunswick, Canada, including common witness and signature steps where applicable. LegalPath provides document preparation services and does not provide legal advice.

Does marriage revoke a will?

Simple Will helps prepare estate documents, but the effect of marriage, separation, divorce, or life changes depends on the applicable law and personal facts. LegalPath provides document preparation services and does not provide legal advice.

Who can be a witness for a will?

Simple Will includes witness-related prompts and signing instructions for New Brunswick, Canada, but witness eligibility can depend on the document and who benefits from it. LegalPath provides document preparation services and does not provide legal advice.

Can I update my estate document later?

LegalPath lets you prepare the Simple Will as a current document, and many users update estate documents when family, property, executor, or beneficiary details change. LegalPath provides document preparation services and does not provide legal advice.

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