Lex Magnus Law Professional CorporationToronto, ON · September 1, 2026Follow

What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Ontario?

Most people assume that if they die without a will, their spouse simply inherits everything, or their family sorts it out amicably. In Ontario, neither assumption is safe. When someone dies without a valid will, they are said to have died “intestate,” and the province’s Succession Law Reform Act (SLRA) takes over.

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