The process made Grimm, 40, realize the importance of leaving behind a will for his wife and two young children. But the prospect of lawyers and paperwork meant it would be another two years before he would do so. Last month, the province proposed permanent changes to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act that would allow people to witness wills remotely through the use of technology like Zoom or FaceTime instead of in person. The proposed legislative changes would also allow British Columbians to create and sign their will electronically. Seeking professional helpBut Willful's Bury says keeping lawyers out of the equation for wills can save people a lot of time and money.

Source: CBC News July 11, 2020 13:52 UTC