Bill 5: Wills Act

This bill primarily affects estate lawyers, notaries, and legal professionals in Prince Edward Island who assist individuals with drafting and executing wills. Day-to-day legal practice around will preparation, witnessing, and probate filings will need to align with the new standalone Act rather than Part III of the Probate Act. Law firms of all sizes — from solo practitioners to larger estate planning practices — will need to update their standard precedents, client intake processes, and witnessing procedures. Active members of the Law Society of PEI are also specifically designated as authorized persons to act in connection with international wills, adding a new service dimension for lawyers working with clients who have cross-border assets.