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Having a Will vs. Not Having a Will


Having a Will No Will
Beneficiaries Chosen by you Chosen according to provincial laws
Executor of your estate Chosen by you Chosen by the court
Distribution of your assets Done in a timely manner Delayed until court appoints executor
Guardians for children Chosen by you Appointed by the court
Taxation foo your estate Minimized if properly done High if assets not arranged properly
Cost of administering your estate Minimized May be high