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Wills Act

Monday, 9 March 2020 17:15

Justice Minister Tracy-Anne McPhee tabled two proposed amendments to existing legislation in the Yukon Legislative Assembly yesterday.

Bill No. 12, Amendments to the Wills Act is proposing updates to better reflect the realities of modern society, including provisions to address marriage, divorce, separation and common law relationships.

Proposed amendments to the act clarify the technical requirements for validating a will, provide powers for courts to correct common errors and enable the creation of a registry of wills in the regulations.

The proposed amendments incorporate feedback received through public engagement as well as a review of the Act. The Wills Act has not been amended since first coming into force in 1954.

Bill No. 11, amendments to the Land Titles Act are proposing to provide greater certainty to Yukon First Nations governments for the registration of Category A and B Settlement Land in the Yukon Land Titles Office.

The amendments will expand the definitions of subsidiary certificate of title and development agreement, and recognize the authority of Yukon First Nations governments in respect of development agreements, plans of subdivision and approvals of air space plans.
Amendments to the Settlement Lands Regulation will be required to support the legislative changes.

Kwanlin Dün First Nation received the first Certificate of Title for Category A Settlement Land from the Yukon Land Titles Office in 2018.

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