Ontario Barrister and Solicitor Practice Exam

If a Will is stored in a locked safe at a seasonal residence or business and is not found at the time of death, the court may presume that the testator intentionally destroyed their Will and died intestate (without a Will). This is because the testator failed to take proper measures to ensure the safekeeping and accessibility of their Will. Option A is incorrect because a Will must be executed (signed and witnessed) in order to be considered valid. Option B is incorrect because the default laws of inheritance only apply when a person dies without a valid Will. Option D is incorrect because a new Will cannot be drafted or enforced based on the presumed intentions of the deceased without proper legal documentation.