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It also names the person who you want to carry out the terms of your Will (called your \"executor\") .  \nA Will is important because it simplifies matters upon your death and makes sure that your property passes to those people that you want to get it.  \nWHO CAN MAKE A WILL?  \nAnyone over 18 years of age can make a Will. When you make a Will, the law says that you have to be of \"sound mind\". Sound mind means that you do not have a mental impairment that stops you from knowing what you are doing.  \nKINDS OF WILLS  \n1. Handwritten Will  \nA handwritten Will is called a \"holograph\" Will and is legal. It has to be totally handwritten in your own handwriting. Then you have to date it and sign it at the end.  \nA pre-printed form that you fill in by hand is not a holograph Will and must signed with witnesses, as described in the next paragraph.  \n2. Typed Will  \nA typed Will has to be dated and signed in front of two witnesses. The two witnesses must also sign the Will. All three (you and your two witnesses) must be together when signing. The two witnesses cannot be people who will get something from your estate when you die.  \nA videotaped Will is not valid in Ontario.  \nDO I NEED A LAWYER?  \nThere is no legal requirement that a lawyer needs to make your Will. You should, however, get legal advice in any of the following situations:  \n(a) if you are about to be married (a Will made before the marriage may be cancelled by the marriage);  \n(b) if you are under 18 years of age;  \n(c) if you have a past history of mental impairment;  \n(d) if you are aged (to find out about the question of \"mental capacity\");  \n(e) if you are separated from your spouse;  \n(f) if your estate is likely to be very large (to get advice on tax saving);  \n(g) if you own assets outside of Canada.  \nHOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN WILL  \nTake great care in making your own Will. It is a very important document. If it isnot properly done, a mistake will not be discovered until after your death. Then it is too late to correct it and your wishes may not be carried out as you had wanted.  \nA Will does not have to follow any special form. No legal words are needed. This kit includes a sample with standard paragraphs and a format that you can use.  \nParts of a Will  \n1. In the first paragraph, put your full name and where you live.  \nExample:  \nThis is the Last Will and Testament of me, John James Doe, presently residing at 123 Main Street, in the City of Orillia, in the County of Simcoe.  \n2. Paragraph number 1 of the Will states that any previous Wills that you may have made are cancelled.  \nExample:  \nI hereby cancel all previous wills I have made of every  \nnature and kind whatsoever.  \n3. Paragraph number 2 appoints the person who will look after your affairs after your death. This is called an Executor. 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