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Wills, powers of attorney and trusts, drafted properly so the people you love are not left with a legal mess.

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Dying without a valid will means the province decides who gets what, who raises your kids' inheritance, and who runs your estate. A properly drafted will and powers of attorney remove that uncertainty for a modest fixed fee.

Olanur matches you with verified wills and estates lawyers, from simple wills and POA packages to trusts designed for family members with disabilities or business assets.

Olanur is a legal matching platform, not a law firm. The services described on this page are performed by independent licensed lawyers and legal professionals you can be matched with, and each sets their own fees.

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Wills and Powers of Attorney

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Simple Personal Will

Preparation of a straightforward will that names your beneficiaries and estate trustee and sets out how your property is distributed.

  • Will drafting for individual needs
  • Beneficiary and trustee designations
  • Execution guidance
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Will and Powers of Attorney Package (Single)

A complete package for one person: a simple will, a Power of Attorney for Property, and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care.

  • Will drafting
  • Both powers of attorney
  • Proper execution of all three documents
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Mirror Wills and Powers of Attorney (Couple)

A couples package with two mirror wills plus powers of attorney for property and personal care for both partners.

  • Two mirror wills
  • Four powers of attorney
  • Execution for both partners
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Powers of Attorney Only

Drafting and execution of Powers of Attorney for Property and Personal Care, for someone who already has a will or does not need one yet.

  • POA for property
  • POA for personal care
  • Execution without will drafting
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Simple Business Property Will

A will designed for people who own private corporation shares or business assets that need separate estate-planning treatment.

  • Business interests addressed separately
  • Coordination with your personal will
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Trusts

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Family Trust

Drafting of a family trust for families, business owners, professionals or investors who want to hold or transfer property through a trust.

  • Trust deed drafting
  • Trustee and beneficiary guidance
  • Asset transfer considerations
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Henson Trust

Specialized planning for families leaving assets to a loved one with a disability, structured to protect access to means-tested benefits like ODSP.

  • Henson trust drafting
  • Benefit-sensitive estate planning
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Probate and Estate Administration

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Probate Application (Certificate of Appointment)

Preparation of the probate application an estate trustee needs before banks and the land registry will let them administer the estate.

  • Probate forms preparation
  • Estate document checklist
  • Filing package
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Estate Administration Consultation

A consultation for executors and beneficiaries on how an estate actually gets administered: debts, taxes, distributions, timelines and the mistakes that make trustees personally liable.

  • Estate administration roadmap
  • Duties and risk checklist
  • Timeline guidance
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Will Challenge and Estate Dispute Review

Review of concerns about a will or an estate: capacity, undue influence, executor conduct or a distribution that does not add up, with honest advice on whether a challenge is worth it.

  • Dispute triage
  • Evidence checklist
  • Litigation options review
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Guardianship Application Review

Review or preparation of guardianship materials for property or personal care when an adult can no longer manage on their own and no power of attorney exists.

  • Guardianship pathway review
  • Document preparation support
  • Court process guidance
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FAQ

Common Questions

Do I really need a lawyer to make a will?

Kit and online wills fail most often at execution: wrong witnesses, unclear wording, assets that never make it into the will. A lawyer-drafted will costs a few hundred dollars and removes the risk that your estate pays thousands to sort out an ambiguity.

What is the difference between the two powers of attorney?

A Power of Attorney for Property lets someone manage your finances if you cannot, and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care covers health and living decisions. Most people sign both at the same time as their will.

What is a Henson trust and who needs one?

It is a trust that gives the trustee full discretion over payments to a beneficiary with a disability, so the inheritance does not disqualify them from means-tested benefits. Families with a child or relative on ODSP should ask a lawyer about it.

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