Editorial policy

Our articles explain Canadian wills, estates, probate and funeral planning in plain language. This page sets out how we write them.

Who writes our articles

Our articles are written and maintained by the It's Simple Will team. AI tools may have assisted with the research and writing.

Where our information comes from

We rely on primary sources first: provincial and territorial laws, federal laws, court decisions and government websites. Every article lists the sources it relies on.

Keeping articles current

Laws and government programs change. We aim to update articles when they do, and every article shows the date it was last updated.

General information, not advice

Our articles are general information, not legal, tax or financial advice. It's Simple Will is a DIY-assisted will kit, not a law firm. If your situation is complex, consider speaking with a licensed Canadian estate-planning lawyer.

How we're funded

It's Simple Will is paid for by the people who use our products. We don't sell insurance, no one pays to be mentioned in our articles, and we don't name or rank other will services.

Spotted a mistake?

If something looks wrong or out of date, please let us know. Customers can go to Support in their account and start a new request. Everyone else can email support@itssimplewill.ca.