Making a Will in Moncton, New Brunswick

Moncton, with about 79,000 residents (and roughly 157,000 in Greater Moncton), is New Brunswick's largest city and a bilingual commercial hub.

What a valid will requires in Moncton

New Brunswick's Wills Act governs every will made in Moncton. A standard will must be in writing, signed at the end, and witnessed by two adults present together who don't benefit. You must be 19 and capable. New Brunswick also recognizes fully handwritten holograph wills. Fully electronic wills are not clearly valid — print and sign.

Probate and cost in Moncton

Moncton estates are probated through the Probate Court of New Brunswick. Probate fees in New Brunswick run on a modest sliding scale — about $5 per $1,000 of estate value, capped on smaller estates — among the cheaper probate regimes in Canada. Beneficiary designations and joint tenancy still help reduce what passes through probate.

If you die without a will in Moncton

New Brunswick's intestacy rules give a married spouse the marital home and household goods plus a share of the rest. Common-law partners are not recognized for intestacy purposes — making a will the only way to protect a common-law partner in Moncton.

Getting started

For a simple estate, a reputable New Brunswick online will signed with two witnesses (or, in Quebec, a notarial will) is often enough; for blended families, businesses, or larger estates, see a Moncton estate lawyer. Pair your will with Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care.

Frequently asked questions

How much is probate in Moncton? About $5 per $1,000 (0.5%) — modest by Canadian standards. Do common-law partners inherit in Moncton? No — only a will protects a common-law partner. Are holograph wills valid in Moncton? Yes — a fully handwritten and signed will is recognized.

Not legal advice. General information about New Brunswick law as of 2026. Confirm specifics with a Moncton estate lawyer.