Estate lawyers in Edmonton say the COVID-19 pandemic has motivated more people to create or update their wills. The Edmonton Community Foundation's annual Wills Week kicked off on Monday and volunteer estate lawyers have been hosting free presentations every day this week on topics like choosing executors and accommodating blended families. Estate lawyers say COVID-19 has motivated more Edmontonians to organize their wills. Lawyers handling more disputesTechnology has made some parts of the process easier in recent months, but lawyers say more disputes are arising as people re-evaluate their plans and priorities during the pandemic. During the pandemic, Barkwell said more people have been asking about enduring power of attorney agreements and personal directives.

Source: CBC News October 12, 2020 12:56 UTC