Release of Dower quiz

Who are the two parties required to sign the Release of Dower Rights (Form D)?

• Spouse of the registered owner and a person authorized to take affidavits under the Land Titles Act.

• Spouse of the registered owner and barrister/solicitor

• Registered owner and witness

• Registered owner and barrister/solicitor

Two people sign the Affidavit in Support of Dower Release (Form E). Who are they?

• Witness and a person authorized to take affidavits under the Land Titles Act.

• Spouse of the registered owner and a person authorized to take affidavits under the Land Titles Act.

• Spouse of the registered owner and a barrister/solicitor

• Registered owner and a barrister/solicitor

A Release of Dower executed by a personal representative is submitted for registration. Is it registrable?

• Yes

• No

• Yes, but only if the Grant of Probate/Letters of Administration are attached.

A Release of Dower executed by a power of attorney is submitted for registration. Is it registrable?

• Yes, if the registration # of the POA is provided, or if accompanied by a notarized copy of the POA.

• Yes, but a notarized copy of the POA must be attached.

• No

Can a Release of Dower and the Affidavit in Support be amended to reflect a common law spouse?

• No, the Dower Act does not recognize common law spouses.

• Yes, , because common law spouses are recognized by the courts.