Varity LawRichmond Hill, ON · July 16, 2026A POA may only be used when one is still alive; the Will steps in after one passes away
Hi everyone, I’m Sabrina, a Wills & Estates lawyer. A Will can only be used when the testator (person who made the Will) has already passed away. The Will cannot be used during the testator’s lifetime for the executor to manage the estate or the beneficiaries to receive their inheritance. Practically, this means...
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