2.3 What is a will made before witnesses?

A will made before witnesses requires two witnesses above the age of eighteen to be present when the will is signed.

2.4 How do I make a will before witnesses?

You must:

• sign the will yourself;
• attest before the witnesses that the document is your will and that you signed it;
• have two witnesses sign the will in front of you.

You can:

• write this type of will by hand, on a typewriter or a computer;
• have someone else write the will for you, such as a lawyer or a friend.

You can have:

• a lawyer or a notary register this type of will in the Registre des dispositions testamentaires et des mandats du Québec (Quebec Register of Wills and Mandates).