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A will and estate plan for Nova Scotia.

Built to Nova Scotia's rules, in plain words. Prices in Canadian dollars. Start free.

Reviewed by a licensed lawyer on October 29, 2026.

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Your Nova Scotia documents

  • Will

    Says who gets what, who is in charge, and who would raise young children.

  • Enduring power of attorney

    Names who handles your money if you can't.

  • Personal directive

    Names who speaks for you about care, and what care you want.

How signing works in Nova Scotia

Signing your will

  1. Gather two adult witnesses. They should not be people named in your will or their spouses.
  2. Sign your will at the end while both witnesses watch at the same time.
  3. Each witness signs while you watch.
  4. Keep the original somewhere safe.

Nova Scotia does not allow electronic wills. You print your will and sign it in ink.

How to sign your personal directive
  1. Ask one adult to be your witness. It should not be the person you name or that person's spouse.
  2. Sign and date your personal directive while your witness watches.
  3. Your witness signs too.
  4. Keep the original somewhere safe. Share a copy with your doctor.
How to sign your enduring power of attorney
  1. Gather two adult witnesses. They should not be the person you name, or that person's spouse, partner or child.
  2. Sign and date your enduring power of attorney while both witnesses watch.
  3. Each witness signs while you watch.
  4. Keep the original somewhere safe.

We give you a printed signing checklist for each document.

Taxes and court fees in Nova Scotia

Probate fees in Nova Scotia are about about $16,325 on a $1 million estate, as of 2026. Confirm with your lawyer or accountant. Source

What it costs

  • Essential: $199 CAD setup, then $49 CAD a year.
  • Complete: $499 CAD setup, then $99 CAD a year.
  • Concierge: $1,495 CAD setup, then $249 CAD a year.

One setup fee. Your first year is included. 30-day money-back guarantee on estate setup fees.

A lawyer can review your plan for a flat fee. The lawyer gives the advice.

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Questions?

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Succession Plan is not a law firm. We do not give legal advice or tax advice. For advice, talk with your own lawyer or accountant.