A valid will must be in writing, signed at its end by the will-maker or acknowledged as such in the presence of at least two witnesses, and signed by two or more witnesses in the presence of the will-maker. The witnesses must be at least 19 years of age or older, and must not be beneficiaries under the will.

Members of the military who are on active duty to make a valid will without the need for witnesses, regardless of their age.

A will is conclusively deemed to be signed at its end if the will-maker's signature is placed in a manner that makes it clear they intended to give effect to the entire will. This includes situations where the signature is placed after the end of the will, following an attestation clause, or on a separate page.

The execution of a will in the presence of witnesses through electronic means. If the will-maker and witnesses are in each other's electronic presence when the will-maker makes a will, the will may be made by signing complete and identical copies of the will in counterpart.

An electronic signature can be used for the purposes of signing a will, and an electronic will is valid and binding so long as the signature is attached or associated with the will in a manner that indicates the will-maker intended to give effect to the entire will.

BC Wills and Succession Act s. 35.2-40