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Inheritance law in Canada

Inheritance law in Canada is like sharing your toys with your friends when you don't need them anymore.
When someone passes away and they have property or money, they can leave it to people they love (like family members or friends) in their will. A will is like a letter that says who should get what.

If someone doesn't have a will, the law decides who gets what based on their family relationships. For example, if someone passes away and they have children, the law says the children should get the property and money.

Sometimes, people can challenge a will if they think it's not fair. For example, if someone was left out of the will but they were supposed to get something, they can ask a judge to look at it and decide if it's fair or not.

Overall, inheritance law in Canada is about making sure that the things people have after they pass away go to the people they love, whether it's through a will or through the law.