eprivateclient took a brief look at what’s been going on in North America...

The wait time for death certificates in Québec, Canada has reached three times the national average, with some bereaved families in the province waiting around three months to receive one. The average wait in Québec is now between 30 and 40 business days, compared with between one and five days in Alberta, Newfoundland and British Columbia. The delays are causing significant problems in the execution of wills, as families cannot settle estates without the official certificate. The government acknowledges there's a backl...