Province<\/th>	Electronic Wills<\/th>	Virtual Witnessing<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
British Columbia<\/strong><\/td>	Yes (permanent)<\/td>	Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Ontario<\/a><\/strong><\/td>	Yes (permanent since 2022)<\/td>	Yes<\/td><\/tr>
Saskatchewan<\/strong><\/td>	Under review<\/td>	Limited<\/td><\/tr>
Alberta<\/strong><\/td>	No<\/td>	No<\/td><\/tr>
Qu\u00e9bec<\/a><\/strong><\/td>	No (for witnessed Wills)<\/td>	No<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n What Other Estate Planning Documents Can BC Residents Prepare Online?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n In addition to a Will, BC residents should prepare:<\/p>\n\n\n\n \n Enduring Power of Attorney<\/strong>; appoints someone to manage your financial affairs if incapacitated. See our complete guide to Power of Attorney in Canada<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Representation Agreement<\/strong>. BC’s version of a healthcare directive, appointing someone to make health and personal care decisions. See our guide to Living Wills and advance directives<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n Advance Directive<\/strong>; documents your specific healthcare wishes for end-of-life scenarios<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n Together with a Will, these documents form a complete estate plan for BC residents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n Do I need to be in British Columbia to sign an electronic Will under BC law?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n You should be a BC resident for the Will to be governed by BC law. However, the beauty of electronic signing is that you can complete the process from anywhere; useful if you are travelling or temporarily outside the province.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Is an electronic Will more vulnerable to challenges than a paper Will?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n Not inherently. The Video Signing Room creates a complete record of the signing ceremony, which can actually provide stronger evidence of proper execution than a traditional paper signing. The compliance certificate documents all key details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n What happens if technology fails during the signing ceremony?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n If the video connection drops or technical issues occur, the signing should be rescheduled. All parties must be connected throughout the entire signing process for it to be valid. The LegalWills.ca system is designed for reliability, but having a backup plan (such as the option to print and sign in person) is always prudent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n How much does an electronic Will cost in BC?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n The Will itself costs $49.95 through LegalWills.ca, the same as a traditional printed Will. The electronic signing feature may have additional costs; check LegalWills.ca<\/a> for current pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

TL;DR<\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Columbia allows electronic Wills under amendments to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA). BC residents can electronically sign their Will and have it witnessed remotely via audio-visual technology. LegalWills.ca supports this process through its integrated Video Signing Room. BC is one of the most progressive provinces in Canada for digital estate planning.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Originally published: December 1, 2021 | Last updated: December 24, 2025<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

British Columbia permits electronic Wills through amendments to the Wills, Estates and Succession Act (WESA). This means BC residents can create, sign, and have their Will witnessed entirely online, without printing a single page. LegalWills.ca supports this process through its digital Will signing<\/a> feature with an integrated Video Signing Room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Does BC Law Say About Electronic Wills?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nBritish Columbia’s WESA amendments allow Wills to be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How Does Electronic Will Signing Work in BC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe process through LegalWills.ca follows these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Are the Witness Requirements for Electronic Wills in BC?<\/h2>\n\n\n\nThe witness requirements for electronic Wills in BC are the same as for traditional paper Wills:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n