A person may make a valid will if, at the time the will is made, the person:

• is 19 years of age or older

  • unless:

    • the person is a member of the regular force (army)

    • is a member of another component of the Canadian Forces and is, at the time of the making of the will,

    • is a member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police

    • is a mariner at sea or in the course of a voyage; and

    • the person must still have the capacity to make a will

• has the mental capacity to make a will.

YK WA s.4