Is a Power of Attorney Executed Out of Province Valid in Nova Scotia?

Is a Power of Attorney Executed Out of Province Valid in Nova Scotia?

All things ‘Powers of Attorney’ in Nova Scotia are governed by the recently updated (July 2022) Nova Scotia Powers of Attorney Act. The Act says that a document made outside of the province is deemed to be a valid power of attorney under this Act if it meets the following two criteria:

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Can I appoint my child to be my executor in Nova Scotia?

Can I appoint my child to be my executor in Nova Scotia?

Many parents imagine their adult children handling their estate after they pass. However, often times Wills are drafted before the children are adults. The question becomes: Can I appoint my child as my executor in Nova Scotia even if they are still a minor?

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