Wills & Estate Planning Services
Professional legal services for wills, power of attorney documents, and estate planning. Protect your family's future with comprehensive legal documents prepared by experienced lawyers.
Last Will & Testament
What is a Will?
A will is a written document that sets out a person's desires and wishes as to how he or she would like his or her estate to be distributed after death. A will takes effect after the testator has passed away.
You may have also come across the expression "living will" which is used to refer to a document in which you posit what you would want to happen if you were to become ill and unable to communicate your wishes about treatment.
The Risks of DIY Wills
In order to save money or avoid visiting a lawyer, individuals attempt to draft their own wills. The issue with attempting to draft your own will is that if you do not have proper legal knowledge and if the will does not coincide with the law, then the will may not be recognized.
Legal Requirements for Valid Wills
In general, for a will to be legally binding, it must be executed by the testator and two witnesses who do not profit or benefit under the will. Wills are governed by the Succession Law Reform Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. S.26 in Ontario.
Why Professional Legal Help Matters
To ensure that your estate is distributed in a fair and equitable manner as per your wishes, it is in your best interest to consult a lawyer that can assist you with drafting a will as per your desires.
Professional Drafting
Professional legal specialization ensures your will meets all legal requirements and reflects your wishes accurately.
Legal Compliance
We ensure your will complies with Ontario's Succession Law Reform Act and all relevant regulations.
Peace of Mind
Professionally drafted wills provide security that your estate will be distributed according to your wishes.
Our Will Drafting Service
Our firm believes in charging very reasonable rates whilst providing the best customer service and legal advice. The lawyers at our firm have extensive experience in serving this area of the law.
Our fees for drafting an individual will are $399 plus HST.
Power of Attorney for Personal Care
What is a Power of Attorney?
In simple terms, a Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you give an individual whom you confide in, in this case, your 'attorney', the right to make decisions on your behalf if something were to happen to you and/or you are unable to see after your affairs on your own.
Types of Power of Attorney
- Power of Attorney for Personal Care
- Power of Attorney for Property
Personal Care Decisions
For a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, the individual you name on your behalf can make decisions about your personal life, if due to an unfortunate event, you were ever to become disabled or mentally incapable of making decisions for yourself.
Mental Capacity Requirements
You must be considered mentally capable to execute a Power of Attorney. Therefore, you must have:
- Complete knowledge of your assets and their worth
- Cognizant of your duties and responsibilities towards your dependents
- Appreciation and understanding of the power you are giving to that particular individual
Who Cannot Be Your Attorney for Personal Care
There are certain individuals that cannot represent you as your attorney. The following are excluded:
- Your doctor, nurse or therapist
- Your Landlord
- Your social worker, teacher, counsellor
- Any person who provides care for you in the dwelling you reside
Professional Legal Guidance
To ensure that you have chosen the right representative for yourself and to ensure that your Power of Attorney for Personal Care conforms to the legal guidelines, we recommend you consult a lawyer that can assist you with drafting a Power of Attorney that speaks to your best interest.
Our Power of Attorney for Personal Care Service
Our firm believes in charging very reasonable rates whilst providing the best possible customer service and legal advice. The lawyers at our firm have extensive experience in serving this area of the law.
Our fees for drafting a Power of Attorney for Personal Care is $149 plus HST.
Power of Attorney for Property
Financial Decision Making Authority
For a Power of Attorney for Property, the individual you name as your attorney can execute decisions with respect to your financial affairs, such as selling a property on your behalf or collecting money on your behalf etc.
Choose Your Attorney Carefully
It is imperative to choose the right person to act as your Power of Attorney for property. It should be someone you genuinely trust and someone you know would do the right thing on your behalf and in fact follow your instructions.
Financial Management
Your attorney can handle banking, investments, and financial transactions on your behalf when you're unable to do so.
Property Transactions
Includes the authority to buy, sell, or manage real estate and other property matters.
Legal Compliance
Professional drafting ensures all legal requirements are met and your interests are protected.
What Powers Are Included?
A Power of Attorney for Property can include authority over various financial matters:
- Banking and investment management
- Real estate transactions
- Business operations
- Insurance matters
- Tax filings and government benefits
Professional Legal Assistance
To ensure that you have chosen the right representative for yourself and to ensure that your Power of Attorney for Property conforms to the legal guidelines, we recommend you consult a lawyer that can assist you with drafting a Power of Attorney that speaks to your best interest.
Our Power of Attorney for Property Service
Our firm believes in charging very reasonable rates whilst providing the best possible customer service and legal advice. The lawyers at our firm have extensive experience in serving this area of the law.
Our fees for drafting a Power of Attorney for Property is $149 plus HST.
Notary & Commission Services
When Do You Need Notary or Commission Services?
Have you recently attempted to transfer ownership of your vehicle or gift your vehicle to another family member and then were told that you need to have the Declaration commissioned by a Commissioner of Oath? Perhaps you may have been involved in a court proceeding asked to have your Affidavit commissioned? You have applied for a new passport and the rules posit that your declaration has to be notarized or commissioned?
Commissioner Services
Commissioners take affidavits or declarations by asking you to swear or affirm that what is mentioned in that particular document is true.
Notary Public Services
A notary public has all the powers of a commissioner for taking affidavits and confirm signatures as to whether they are true and whether the documents are authentic and genuine.
Common Uses for Notary & Commission Services
Notaries and commissioners are usually required in:
- Most Ontario government services
- Municipal business and zoning
- Private or commercial transactions
- Real estate transactions
- Sworn solemn declarations
- Immigration documents
- Passport documents
Convenient Service
Our firm can definitely assist you if you need a notary or commission for any legal documents.
Experienced Professionals
Our lawyers have extensive experience in notarizing and commissioning various types of documents.
Quick Processing
We provide efficient notary and commission services to meet your deadlines and requirements.
Professional Document Authentication
Whether you need documents commissioned for government services, legal proceedings, or personal matters, our experienced team ensures proper authentication and legal compliance.
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