Family & Children
General legal information that may impact families, specifically those with a more complex marital status or family situations. Common questions we receive from parents using Willful to create their will.
- Can the spouse of a designated guardian take custody of my child should the guardian predecease me?
- Do my spouse and I need to appoint the same guardian for our children?
- Should I update my will if my marital status changes?
- I want to exclude a spouse, child or other family member from my will.
- When is a child old enough to not require a guardian appointed in my will?
- Can my chosen representative appointed in my POA care for my dependants?
- How do I choose a Guardian for my children?
- Should I list stepchildren on the children page?
- Understanding Family Patrimony in Quebec
- What do you mean by "Go directly to their children" if a beneficiary predeceases me?
- Can I appoint a Guardian Who Lives Outside of Canada?
- Can My Child Be My Executor?
- Can I use Willful if I'm Separated but Not Divorced?
- Will My Guardian Have Access to the Money Left For My Children?