Pricing
Flat fees, published up front. Every price below is plus HST, and we confirm your fee in writing before any work begins.
Estate Planning
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Choose a Will on its own, or the complete plan with both Powers of Attorney. Most clients choose the complete plan, because a Will only takes effect after death while Powers of Attorney protect you during your lifetime.
For One Person
Single Will
A custom Will for one person, whether it is your first Will or an update.
Includes
- Estate planning consultation
- Custom Last Will & Testament
- Executor and trustee advice
- Supervised signing of your Will
- Will Registry entry (optional)
Single Will Plus
The complete plan: your Will together with both Powers of Attorney.
Includes
- Everything in Single Will
- Continuing Power of Attorney for Property
- Power of Attorney for Personal Care
- Incapacity planning advice
- Supervised signing of all three documents
For Couples
Mirror Wills
Two coordinated Wills for spouses or partners, drafted together in one process.
Includes
- Joint estate planning consultation
- Two custom Last Wills & Testaments
- Coordinated executor appointments
- Supervised signing for both of you
- Will Registry entries (optional)
Mirror Wills Plus
The complete plan for couples: two Wills and all four Powers of Attorney.
Includes
- Everything in Mirror Wills
- Two Continuing Powers of Attorney for Property
- Two Powers of Attorney for Personal Care
- Incapacity planning advice for both
- Supervised signing of all six documents
Will Storage
We work with Custodius to securely store your original Will and Powers of Attorney. Once your documents are signed, we place them in storage for you, so your estate trustee and attorneys can access them when they are needed. The one-time storage fee is $150 + HST per person.
Complex Estates are Quoted Individually
Blended families, business interests, secondary Wills, trusts beyond standard testamentary provisions and cross-border assets are quoted after your consultation.
Standalone Documents
Powers of Attorney
Already have a Will, or just need to plan for incapacity? Ontario has two Powers of Attorney: one for Property and one for Personal Care. Both are included in the Plus packages above.
| Document | Fee (+ HST) |
|---|---|
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Continuing Power of Attorney for Property Appoint someone to manage your finances and property if you become incapable |
$300 per person |
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Power of Attorney for Personal Care Appoint someone to make health care and personal decisions on your behalf |
$300 per person |
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Both Powers of Attorney Property and Personal Care, prepared together in one engagement |
$500 per person |
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Both Powers of Attorney for Couples All four documents for two people, prepared in one engagement |
$850 for both |
For Estate Trustees
Probate & Estates
Fixed fees for the court application, so the estate knows the legal cost from the start. Our fees are normally paid from the estate, not by you personally.
Not Included in Our Fee
Estate Administration Tax (1.5% of the estate's value above $50,000), court filing fees and any bond premium are paid separately by the estate. Estimate the tax with our calculator.
| Service | Fee (+ HST) |
|---|---|
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Small Estate Certificate For estates valued at $150,000 or less, using the simplified court procedure |
$1,950 per estate |
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Probate Application with a Will Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee With a Will, from review of the Will to the issued certificate |
$2,500 per estate |
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Probate Application without a Will Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee Without a Will, including consents and any bond requirements |
from $3,250 |
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Estate Administration Support Guidance after the certificate issues: collecting assets, paying debts, clearance and distribution |
Quoted hourly or fixed |
Residential
Real Estate
Purchases, sales, refinances and title transfers for houses and condominiums across Ontario, with the same care we bring to estate files.
Disbursements are Listed Separately
Title and execution searches, registration fees, title insurance and the LawPRO transaction levy are charged at cost and itemized in your written quote. Land transfer tax is paid on purchases. Fees and disbursements are paid from closing funds.
| Transaction | Fee (+ HST) |
|---|---|
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Purchase Resale house or condominium, including mortgage and title insurance coordination |
$1,195 per transaction |
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Sale Review of the agreement, discharge of your mortgage and closing documents |
$995 per transaction |
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Mortgage Refinance New mortgage with a bank or institutional lender, including payout of the existing mortgage |
$895 per transaction |
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Transfer of Title Between Family Members Adding or removing a spouse or relative on title, where no sale is involved |
$795 per transaction |
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Transfer of a Property out of an Estate Transmission of title to the estate trustee and transfer to beneficiaries |
$995 per transaction |
For Business Owners
Corporate Services
Incorporations, annual upkeep and shareholder matters for small businesses, holding companies and professionals, planned with your estate in mind.
Government Fees are Extra
Filing fees (currently $300 for an Ontario corporation and $200 for a federal one), name search reports and other government charges are passed on at cost.
| Service | Fee (+ HST) |
|---|---|
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Incorporation, Ontario or Federal Name search, articles, share structure advice, organizational resolutions and a complete minute book |
$1,295 per corporation |
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Holding or Professional Corporation Incorporation with a share structure designed around tax, family or professional rules |
from $1,650 |
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Annual Corporate Maintenance Annual resolutions, annual return filing and keeping your minute book current |
$495 per year |
No Surprises
How Our Fees Work
Free First Consultation
We learn about your situation and confirm which service fits before you commit to anything.
Fixed Fee, in Writing
Your fee is confirmed in a written engagement letter before work begins. No hourly clock on flat-fee services.
Plus HST
All prices on this page are before HST. Third-party costs, such as government and registration fees, are passed on at cost.
Complex Matters
Estate litigation, corporate transactions not listed here and unusual files are quoted individually, either as a fixed fee or at an hourly rate agreed up front.