Understanding and Registering Your Will With the Canada Will Registry

The Canada Will Registry helps ensure your will can be easily located after your passing by storing key details such as your name, your executor's name, and the location of your will. Below is a comprehensive guide on registering your will, what information to provide, and how to troubleshoot common issues.

Step 1: Understanding the Canada Will Registry

Purpose of the Canada Will Registry:

• The Canada Will Registry allows you to register the existence and location of your will.
• This registry is not mandatory but offers assurance that your will can be found when needed.

What Information You Register:

• Key details include your name, your executor's name, and the location where your will is stored.
• No physical copy of your will is required—just the information needed to locate it.
  
  

Step 2: How to Register Your Will

Login or Account Creation:

• To register your will, first log in or create an account with the Canada Will Registry.
  

Initiating the Registration:

• After logging in, click "Order Now" under the "Products For You" section.
  
  

• Select "Individual Will Registration" to begin the process.
  

Completing the Checkout Process:

• Follow the prompts on the screen to proceed through Checkout.
• On the Payment Information page, check the box for "Have a discount code?"
  
• Enter the discount code you received from Willful and click "Apply."
  
• After completing the registration, you will receive a receipt and a registration certificate via email.
  
  

Step 3: Troubleshooting Common Issues

Issues with Applying Discount Codes:

•  If you encounter problems applying your discount code, try copying and pasting the code directly.
• If the issue persists, refresh your browser and try entering the code again.
• For further assistance, you can contact the Canada Will Registry team at [e-mail].

Understanding Third-Party Partner Limitations:

• The Canada Will Registry is a third-party partner, and while we work closely with them, we may not be able to resolve all issues you may experience.
• We are actively working with the Registry to address any known issues, but remember that registration is optional and not required for your will to remain legally valid.
  
  

Additional Considerations

• Optional Registration: While registering your will provides added assurance, it is not mandatory. Your will is legally valid even without being registered.
• Legal Validity: Registration is primarily for ease of locating your will and does not impact the legal validity of your document.