§ 1-2.19 Will\n * (a) A will is an oral declaration or written instrument, made as\nprescribed by 3-2.1 or 3-2.2 to take effect upon death, whereby a person\ndisposes of property or directs how it shall not be disposed of,\ndisposes of his body or any part thereof, exercises a power, appoints a\nfiduciary or makes any other provision for the administration of his\nestate, and which is revocable during his lifetime.\n * NB Effective until December 12, 2027\n * (a) A will is a written instrument, oral declaration or electronic\nrecord, made as prescribed by 3-2.1, 3-2.2 or 3-6.6, respectively, to\ntake effect upon death, whereby a person disposes of property or directs\nhow it shall not be disposed of, disposes of their body or any part\nthereof, exercises a power, appoints a fiduciary or makes any other\nprovision for the administration of their estate, and which is revocable\nduring their lifetime.\n * NB Effective December 12, 2027\n (b) Unless the context otherwise requires, the term "will" includes a\n"codicil".\n
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