How many witnesses are needed for a codicil to a legal will in Ontario?

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2026-05-08 19:20

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You need two witnesses for a will or codicil to a will.

However, if the will or codicil is entirely handwritten (holographic will/codicil), no witnesses are needed. Holographic wills are valid in Ontario, Alberta, New Brunswick, Newfoundland, Quebec, Manitoba and Saskatchewan.

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