Wills and Estates

Wills

It is never too early to have a Will, but a Will is particularly essential if you have children. Having a Will reduces the burden on your loved ones in the event of your death.

The team at Agnew Law Group would be happy to speak to you about your estate planning needs, including Wills, Powers of Attorney, and Health Directives.

Estates

When a loved one dies, it can be overwhelming for an executor to handle the paperwork needed to settle the estate. We can help. We handle probate applications, distribution of assets to beneficiaries, and banking-related needs.

The Process

The first meeting is when we will receive your instructions to begin drafting Wills, Powers of Attorney and Health Care Directives. The second meeting will be to sign the documents. We recognize the significance of making the process of developing your Last Will and Testament as stress-free as possible. It is crucial to have a succession plan in place, irrespective of your marital status, parenthood, estate size, or asset value.

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 FAQs

Disclaimer this content is not intended as legal advice. This is to be considered general information only.

  • A Will is a legal document that outlines your final wishes. This includes, but is not limited to, how you would like your assets to be distributed, who will become the guardian for any minor children, and who will act as the executor to settle your estate on your behalf.
    In Ontario, anyone who is eighteen (18) years or older and of sound mind can create a Will.

  • Without a Will you do not get to determine who will manage your estate and/or who will be the guardian of any minor children. A family member or a close friend would have to apply to the court for letters of administration, granting them the authority as the Executor of your estate. As executor they will manage your estate at their own discretion, regardless of what you may have wanted.

  • Yes, you can change your Will as long as you are mentally capable to do so. This can be done by executing a new Will or by making an amendment to your existing Will.

  • An Executor is the person who you appoint in a Will to manage your estate once you die. The individual you appoint as your Executor will have various duties and responsibilities such as paying any taxes and debts of your estate, notifying financial institutions, arranging the funeral, and so on.

  • In April 2021, the Ontario Government passed Bill 245, the Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021, which includes some significant changes to estate law in Ontario. Among other things, marriages after January 1, 2022, do not revoke an existing Will.

    Accelerating Access to Justice Act, 2021, S.O. 2021, c. 4 - Bill 245

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