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Wills, Estate Planning and Powers of Attorney
Wills, Powers of Attorney & Estate Administration
It is extremely important that everyone has a valid will or power of attorney. Without a valid will, your assets may not pass to your chosen beneficiaries. Also, without a will, a court may need to approve who acts as your executors and who looks after your minor children. A power of attorney is also a document that everyone should have. It gives you the ability to appoint who you want to manage both your personal and financial affairs. Without one, the government may step in and make decisions on your behalf. You may also face an expensive and time consuming process to resolve matters. If you would like our office to prepare your will, please click here to download our will questionnaire.
Here are 10 good reasons why you need a Will:
  1. A will allows you to decide how your assets will be distributed. Without a will, you lose control over who gets what and when they get it.
  2. A will allows you to appoint a guardian(s) of your minor children. Without a will, a court will decide who becomes guardian(s).
  3. A will lets you determine at what age your children or other beneficiaries inherit your assets. Without a will, your children may inherit your assets at age 18, regardless of maturity level. You can also direct your executors to withdraw money before your beneficiaries reach 18 to pay for your child's education.
  4. A will allows you to determine who will manage your estate by appointing executors and alternate executors.
  5. A will eliminates a potentially complicated and expensive process to administer your estate.
  6. A will eliminates family disputes and costly litigation and delays that may result from not having a will.
  7. A will allows you to appoint a trustee to manager money for a disabled beneficiary and avoids the possibility of a disabled beneficiary from losing government benefits when there is no will.
  8. A will ensures that your child's spouse will not inherit your estate in the event they separate or divorce from your child.
  9. A will may allow you to provide for a common law or same sex spouse who would not otherwise inherit under Ontario law without a will.
  10. If you die without a will, there may be more costs and taxes which would reduce the amount available to your beneficiaries and loved ones.
Once you provide us with your completed will questionnaire, you will be contacted to arrange an appointment to discuss and finalize your wills and powers of attorney.

Estate Administration

Our office has extensive experience in Estate Administration including obtaining a Certificate of Appointment with or without a Will (probate). Please contact us for further information.
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