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===Wills=== | ===Wills=== | ||
If you separate and your spouse dies, you cannot rely on your spouse's will. Unless the Will says otherwise, any gift or appointment the deceased spouse made to you is revoked at the date of your separation. If you want to make a claim to property owned by your spouse's estate, or for support from your spouse's estate, then you must sue your spouse's estate under the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/8q3k Family Law Act]'' and the ''[http://canlii.ca/t/7vbw Divorce Act]''. | |||
If you still want your spouse to receive a gift or appointment through your Will, you must update your Will and specify that the gift or appointment should proceed even after your separation. | |||
You should see a wills and estates lawyer for help in making or changing a will. | You should see a wills and estates lawyer for help in making or changing a will. | ||
===Powers of attorney and other authorizations=== | ===Powers of attorney and other authorizations=== |
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