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Toronto Wills & Estates Lawyers
Estate planning is one of those things most people know they should do, but rarely know where to start. At Angrove Law, we make the process approachable, practical, and fully virtual across Ontario with flat fee pricing, no retainers, and clear guidance every step of the way.
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How Our Wills & Estate Planning Works
Free 15-Min Consultation
Book a free 15-minute consultation with one of our estate planning lawyers to discuss your situation, ask questions, and understand which estate planning package makes the most sense for you.
Questionnaire
Complete our estate planning questionnaire covering your assets, beneficiaries, executors, powers of attorney, guardianship wishes, and any specific instructions you would like reflected in your documents.
First Meeting (45 min)
Meet virtually with your lawyer to review your questionnaire, talk through your wishes, and make sure your will and estate planning documents reflect your goals clearly and accurately.
Document Review
You receive drafts of your estate planning documents to review carefully at your own pace. We encourage questions and revisions before anything is finalized.
Second Meeting (30 min) & Signing Meeting (15 min)
One more meeting to finalize your estate documents with your lawyer. Followed by a virtual signing meeting with our partner firm to execute the documents properly with witnesses. You then receive your completed estate planning package for safekeeping.
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Thoughtful Wills & Estate Planning Across Ontario
Estate planning is not just about deciding who receives what. It is about making important decisions clearly while you can, reducing stress for your loved ones later, and putting the right legal protections in place for your family, finances, and future wishes.
At Angrove Law, we provide flat fee wills and estate planning for clients across Ontario through a fully virtual process designed to feel approachable and easy to navigate. Our lawyers take the time to understand your personal situation, explain everything in plain language, and create an estate plan that reflects how your life actually works.
Why Estate Planning Matters More Than Most People Realize
Many people delay estate planning because it feels overwhelming or something they can deal with later. In reality, having the right documents in place can prevent enormous stress, confusion, and unnecessary legal complications for the people around you. Much of that complication surfaces at probate, so it helps to understand what probate in Ontario involves before it lands on your family.
Without a valid will in Ontario, your estate is distributed according to provincial law, which may not reflect your actual wishes or family circumstances. Here is what actually happens when someone dies without a will in Ontario.
Without a Power of Attorney for Personal Care, loved ones may face uncertainty or disagreement about healthcare decisions if you become unable to make them yourself. We break down the types of power of attorney and what each one covers.
Without a Power of Attorney for Property, managing your finances during incapacity can become significantly more complicated and may require a court process that could have been avoided entirely. Read how a power of attorney for an incapacitated person works in practice.
What Is Included in Estate Planning at Angrove Law?
Angrove Law prepares wills, Powers of Attorney for Personal Care, Powers of Attorney for Property, codicils, healthcare directives, and corporate wills for business owners across Ontario.
Every estate plan is tailored to the client’s specific situation. We consider factors like business ownership, real estate, investments, blended family dynamics, beneficiaries, and long term planning goals so your documents work together clearly and practically.
We focus specifically on estate planning rather than estate litigation or probate administration. If those services become necessary later, we are happy to connect clients with trusted Ontario lawyers who specialize in those areas.
Estate planning is also not one size fits all. Some clients need a straightforward will and powers of attorney, while others require more detailed planning involving businesses, trusts, blended families, or multiple properties. Our process is designed to adapt to the level of planning your situation actually requires.
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How Our Wills & Estate Planning Compares
| Software / AI | Angrove Law | Traditional Firms | |
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Legally compliant | |||
Legal Advice | |||
Clear Process | |||
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$0 Retainer Fee | $5,000+ | ||
Price Range | $0 – $500 + independent legal advice | $795 – $2,295 depending on package | $3,500+ + your partner’s lawyer |
Estate Planning Documents Angrove Law Prepares
A complete estate plan usually involves several documents working together to protect your wishes, your finances, and the people closest to you. The right combination depends on your family situation, assets, business interests, and long term goals.
Angrove Law prepares:
Important to Know: Angrove Law focuses on estate planning rather than estate administration or estate litigation. Our role is to help you put the right legal documents in place before they are ever needed.
What to Think About Before Your Estate Planning Meeting
You do not need to have every answer before meeting with your estate planning lawyer, but thinking through a few important decisions ahead of time can make the process feel much easier and more productive.
One of the biggest decisions is choosing your executor, the person responsible for carrying out your wishes and managing your estate. This should be someone organized, responsible, and willing to take on the role.
If you have young children, you should also think carefully about who you would want acting as their guardian if something unexpected happened. For many parents, this becomes one of the most meaningful parts of the estate planning process.
Once these decisions are thoughtfully documented, many clients feel an enormous sense of relief knowing the important things are finally taken care of.
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FAQs on Wills & Estate Planning in Ontario
What does a wills and estate lawyer do?
A wills and estate lawyer helps you create legal documents that carry out your wishes when you pass away or become incapacitated. This includes drafting your will, powers of attorney for personal care and property management, health care directives, and planning for how your assets are distributed in a tax-efficient, dispute-minimizing way.
How much does a will cost in Ontario?
Angrove Law charges a flat fee for wills and estate planning: a Single Will costs $795–$1,195; a Single Estate Package (will + two POAs) costs $895–$1,395; a Couple’s Will costs $1,395–$1,995; and a Couple’s Estate Package (wills + POAs for both) costs $1,595–$2,295. No retainer is required. The range within each tier reflects the complexity of the individual’s situation.
What is the difference between a simple and complex will in Ontario?
A simple will covers straightforward situations: a clear list of beneficiaries, a single executor, and assets without complex ownership structures. A complex will addresses situations involving business ownership, multiple properties, blended families, trusts, tax planning, or specific bequests. A complex will requires more time and expertise to draft properly.
What is a Power of Attorney in Ontario?
A Power of Attorney (POA) is a legal document that authorizes someone you trust to make decisions on your behalf. A POA for Personal Care covers healthcare and personal decisions if you become incapable. A POA for Property covers financial and property decisions. Both are critical components of a complete estate plan. Without them, a court application may be required to manage your affairs if you become incapacitated.
Does Angrove Law handle probate and estate administration?
No. Angrove Law focuses exclusively on estate planning: creating the wills, powers of attorney, and related documents you need before they are needed. We do not handle estate administration, probate applications, estate litigation, or executor guidance after death. If you need those services, we can refer you to a lawyer who specializes in estate administration.
What happens if I die without a will in Ontario?
If you die without a will in Ontario, you are said to have died “intestate.” Your estate is distributed according to the Succession Law Reform Act, a formula that may not reflect your actual wishes. This is particularly problematic for common-law partners (who receive nothing under the intestacy rules), blended families, and situations where you have strong preferences about who receives specific assets.
How often should I update my will?
You should review and potentially update your will after any major life event: marriage or divorce, the birth of a child, the death of a beneficiary or executor, a significant change in assets, starting or selling a business, or moving provinces. In Ontario, marriage revokes a will made before the marriage unless the will was made in contemplation of that marriage. Divorce does not automatically revoke a will.
Key Considerations Before Meeting Your Estate Lawyer
Before your estate planning consultation, it helps to reflect on the following areas. Our lawyers will guide you through each one, but having thought about them in advance makes the process more efficient.
Executor Choice
Who will manage and administer your estate? Your executor should be someone you trust implicitly, who is organized, and who is willing to take on a significant responsibility.
Guardianship
If you have minor children, who would you want to raise them if both parents were gone? Naming a guardian in your will is one of the most important decisions you can make.
Specific Bequests
Are there specific items, family heirlooms, jewelry, art, a vehicle, you want to leave to specific people? These should be clearly stated in your will.
Beneficiaries
Who will receive your estate, and in what proportions? Consider both primary and alternate beneficiaries in case a primary beneficiary predeceases you.
Business Interests
Do you own shares in a corporation, a partnership, or a sole proprietorship? Business interests need to be addressed carefully in an estate plan, a corporate will may be required.
Prior Legal Agreements
Have you signed any contracts that may impact your will? Marriage contracts, cohabitation agreements, and shareholder agreements can all affect what can and cannot be done in your estate plan.
Dependents Beyond Children
Do you have elderly parents, a disabled sibling, or pets who depend on you? Your estate plan should address their care and financial support after your death.
Tax Considerations
Proper estate planning can significantly reduce the tax burden on your estate. Your lawyer will advise on which assets are best transferred outside the will (through beneficiary designations) versus through the will itself.
If you are ready to create or update your estate plan, book a free wills and estate consultation and we’ll confirm which package is right for your situation.
What Makes a Will Valid in Ontario
Testamentary Capacity
You must be 18 or older (with some exceptions), understand the nature and effect of the will, know the extent of your property, and understand who has a claim to your estate.
Written Document
A valid Ontario will must be in writing. Verbal wills are not recognized except in very limited circumstances for members of the military.
Signed by the Testator
The will must be signed at the end by the person making it (the testator) in the presence of two witnesses.
Two Witnesses
Two witnesses must be present at the same time when the testator signs. Witnesses cannot be beneficiaries under the will or the spouses of beneficiaries.
No Undue Influence
The will must reflect the testator’s free and voluntary wishes. A will made under undue influence from another person can be contested and set aside.
Holograph Wills
A will written entirely in the testator’s own handwriting and signed does not require witnesses in Ontario, but professional guidance is still strongly recommended.
Angrove Law ensures every will and estate planning document we prepare meets all Ontario legal requirements, so your wishes are carried out exactly as intended.