Requirments

For a will to be considered valid, it must be:

• written and signed by the person making the will or signed by another person at their direction.

It must also be clear that the person intended for the written document to be their will.

The signature must be witnessed by two or more people who are present at the same time, and at least two of the witnesses must sign the will.

Electronic witnessing is allowed if a lawyer is one of the witnesses and:

• takes all reasonable steps by electronic means to verify the identity of the testator and to confirm the contents of the will; and

• complies with all requirements established by the Law Society of Saskatchewan related to the witnessing of a will by electronic means.

Power of Appointment

Any will be made according to the law, even if it requires additional or special steps, is still valid.

Publication

There is no need to publicly announce or share the will for it to be considered legally binding.

Holograph Will

If the will is entirely in the testator's handwriting and signed by them, it is considered a valid will without the need for witnesses.

SK WA s.7, 8, 9, 10