Wills lawyers in Toronto
We take the time to understand your family and what you own, then draft a Will and Powers of Attorney that do what you intend, and supervise the signing so they hold up.
Without one, Ontario's intestacy rules decide who inherits, and your family usually has to ask the court to appoint someone to manage your estate. A Will puts those decisions back in your hands.
Name a guardian you trust, and set up a trust so your children don't receive everything outright at 18.
A new partner, a separation, a new home or a business. Since 2022, marriage no longer cancels an old Will in Ontario, and separation can change what your spouse receives. It may be time for a review.
Powers of Attorney let someone you trust manage your money and your health decisions if you can't. Without them, your family may have to apply to become your guardian.
Fees
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.
A custom Will for one person, whether it is your first Will or an update.
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The complete plan: your Will together with both Powers of Attorney.
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Two coordinated Wills for spouses or partners, drafted together in one process.
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The complete plan for couples: two Wills and all four Powers of Attorney.
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Good to know
Powers of Attorney on their own start at $300. See all estate planning fees.
Blended families, business interests, secondary Wills, trusts beyond standard provisions and property outside Ontario are quoted after your consultation. Secure storage of your original documents with Custodius is available for $150 + HST per person.
How it works
A 30-minute call about your family, what you own and what you want to happen. We recommend a package and confirm the fee.
You send us what we need: your family, your assets, and who you want as executor, guardian and attorneys. We flag anything that needs more thought.
We draft your documents and walk you through them in plain language. You can ask questions and ask for changes before anything is final.
You sign with us in front of two witnesses, as Ontario law requires. We make sure every formality is right so your documents hold up.
We can assist with secure storage of your originals and record where your Will is, so your executor can find it. Come back whenever your life changes.
Your lawyer
You deal with me directly, from the first call to the day you sign. Ontario Lawyer since 2012. JD/BCL, McGill University. Certificate in Estate Litigation, Osgoode Professional Development.
About the firmCommon questions
Yes. A Will is about more than money. It lets you choose the executor who will handle your affairs and the guardian who will look after your children. Without one, Ontario's default rules apply, which can mean delays, higher costs and results you would not have chosen.
Your estate is divided under the Succession Law Reform Act. A married spouse receives the first $350,000, and the rest is shared between the spouse and children. A common-law partner receives nothing under these rules. If there is no spouse or children, the law follows a strict order of next of kin. Read our guide to intestacy.
Ontario has two. A Continuing Power of Attorney for Property covers your finances and property, and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care covers health care and living decisions. Each only works while you are alive, and a Will only works after death, so a complete plan has all three.
You can, and a kit is valid if it is signed and witnessed correctly. The problems are usually what it misses: a signing mistake, unclear wording, no plan for young children or for what is left over. Those gaps tend to come to light only after death, when they can no longer be fixed. Read more about online Wills.
Sometimes. Business owners can often use a second Will for private company shares, which keeps them out of the Estate Administration Tax. Joint ownership and beneficiary designations can also help, but each has trade-offs we will walk you through.
After any major change: a new partner, a separation or divorce, a new child or grandchild, buying property or a business, or when an executor or guardian is no longer the right choice. A review every few years is a good habit.
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