Therefore, the laws governing inheritance in Canada is legislated by each individual province.
The SLRA sets out the rules for how property is distributed when someone dies without a will (intestate) and how to probate a will.
The Act provides for certain family members to be entitled to a portion of the deceased's estate, including spouse, children and parents.
The Act also includes provisions for the distribution of property in certain situations, such as when a person dies without a will and has no living relatives.
As part of the probate application, when being challenged, the executor may instead be asked to provide the Court with evidence that the signature and the handwriting on the Will are those of the deceased.