If someone is under 19 years old, they can't make a valid will unless they are:

• married,

• in the Canadian Forces, or

• a mariner or seaman.

If they are in one of those categories, they can make a valid will.

If someone in one of those categories makes a will while under 19, a certificate signed by someone in charge of records proving that the person was in the category is enough to prove that the will is valid.

If someone under 19 makes a will under these circumstances, they can still change their mind and cancel the will if they want to.

NB Will Act s. 8