York Region
Markham & Richmond Hill Lawyers: Wills, Powers of Attorney and Criminal Defence
Many of our York Region clients live in Markham and Richmond Hill. Our Concord office at 400 Creditstone Road is a short drive away along Highway 407 and Highway 7, so you can meet us in person without crossing the city. If your week is already full, most meetings can be done by phone or video, and we meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Markham and Richmond Hill are home to multi-generational households, families who own property in more than one country, and business owners with homes and companies to protect. That shapes the work we do here: wills and powers of attorney that account for property abroad and ageing parents, criminal defence at the Newmarket courthouse, and immigration help for families and employers.
How We Help Markham & Richmond Hill Clients
Wills & Powers of Attorney in Markham and Richmond Hill
Wills and mirror wills for couples · Islamic wills (see our Islamic wills page) · Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Markham & Richmond Hill
Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges · Stunt driving and careless driving · Assault and domestic assault
Immigration Lawyer in Markham and Richmond Hill
Family and spousal sponsorship · Work permits and employer LMIA support · Study permits and post-graduation work permits
Wills & Powers of Attorney in Markham and Richmond Hill
A will decides who looks after your children, who inherits your home and who carries out your wishes. Powers of attorney decide who can pay your bills and make health-care decisions if you can't. In a house where grandparents, parents and children live together, these documents matter even more, because a single illness can leave several people unsure who has authority to act.
Many Markham and Richmond Hill families also own land or savings back home. An Ontario will isn't always the right tool for property in another country, so we look at what you own, where it is, and whether you need separate advice there. If you want your estate divided according to Islamic principles, we prepare Islamic wills that are drafted to work under Ontario law.
See wills and powers of attorney, with our feesWe help with:
- Wills and mirror wills for couples
- Islamic wills (see our Islamic wills page)
- Continuing power of attorney for property and power of attorney for personal care
- Powers of attorney for a parent whose memory is declining
- Wills for newcomers with property or family abroad
Criminal Defence Lawyer for Markham & Richmond Hill
Charges laid by York Regional Police in Markham and Richmond Hill are heard at the Newmarket Courthouse at 50 Eagle Street West, which houses both the Ontario Court of Justice and the Superior Court of Justice. Some first appearances there may be held virtually, so check whether you need to attend in person for the first date. Your release document will tell you how to appear.
Highways 404, 407 and 7 run through both cities, and a lot of the charges we see begin with a traffic stop: impaired driving, refusal and stunt driving. We review the stop, the demand and the testing, look for Charter breaches, and explain your options before you decide anything. We also act in assault, theft, fraud, drug and weapons cases, and we can help if a family member is being held for a bail hearing.
Learn about our criminal defence servicesWe help with:
- Impaired driving, over 80 and refusal charges
- Stunt driving and careless driving
- Assault and domestic assault
- Theft, shoplifting and fraud
- Bail hearings and bail reviews
Immigration Lawyer in Markham and Richmond Hill
York Region's employers hire skilled workers from around the world, and its families sponsor spouses, parents and children. We handle family sponsorship, super visas, work permits including LMIA-based applications, study permits and permanent residence. Because we also practise criminal law, we can advise when a charge puts someone's status at risk.
Explore our immigration servicesWe help with:
- Family and spousal sponsorship
- Work permits and employer LMIA support
- Study permits and post-graduation work permits
- Inadmissibility and refusals
The Newmarket courthouse serves both cities
Neither Markham nor Richmond Hill has its own criminal courthouse. Criminal matters from both are generally heard at the Newmarket Courthouse, 50 Eagle Street West. We appear there regularly, and we can often appear for you on early dates so you don't have to take time off work.
Estate plans for multi-generational households
When several generations share a home, the questions come up sooner: who manages a parent's money, who makes medical decisions, and what happens to the house if someone dies. We help families put the right documents in place before there is an emergency.
Why Markham & Richmond Hill Clients Choose Our Law Services
Close to you
Our Concord office is a short drive from both cities, and most meetings can also be done by phone or video.
Your language
We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
Criminal and immigration together
If a charge could affect your status, we look at both from the start.
Plain-language advice
Clear explanations and fees confirmed in writing before we start.
What to Expect When You Contact Us
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Call or book online
Reach us at (289) 652-0529 or through our contact form. We respond promptly, and urgent matters such as arrests and IRCC deadlines get priority.
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Consultation
We listen to your situation, review any documents, and explain your options, risks and likely costs in plain language.
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Clear plan & fees
If you retain us, you get a written plan and fee arrangement before work begins, so there are no surprises.
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We handle it
We prepare the filings, deal with the court, IRCC, lenders or the other side, and keep you updated until your matter is complete.
Our Office
Our Law Services – Concord (Vaughan)
400 Creditstone Road, Unit #31, Concord, ON L4K 3Z3
(289) 652-0529 · Mon–Fri 9–5, by appointment
Get directionsOur Concord office is near Highway 7 and Creditstone Road, with easy access to Highway 407. Meetings are by appointment.
Areas We Serve Near Markham & Richmond Hill
- Unionville
- Milliken
- Cornell
- Berczy Village
- Angus Glen
- Cathedraltown
- Markham Village
- Thornhill
- Greensborough
- Oak Ridges
- Bayview Hill
- Mill Pond
- Jefferson
- Richvale
- Langstaff
Frequently Asked Questions – Markham & Richmond Hill
Do you have an office in Markham or Richmond Hill?
Our nearest office is in Concord at 400 Creditstone Road, Unit #31, Concord, ON L4K 3Z3, a short drive away. Meetings are by appointment, and many can be done by phone or video. Call (289) 652-0529.
Where are criminal charges from Markham and Richmond Hill heard?
Generally at the Newmarket Courthouse, 50 Eagle Street West. Some first appearances there may be held virtually, so check your release document. We represent clients at every stage.
Can you prepare an Islamic will for my family?
Yes. We prepare Islamic wills that follow the Islamic shares and the one-third bequest and that are drafted to work under Ontario law. We recommend confirming the religious shares with your scholar.
My parent lives with us and their memory is getting worse. What should we do?
A power of attorney can only be signed while your parent still has the capacity to understand it, so don't wait. We meet with your parent directly, in their own language, to make sure they understand the document.
Do you handle probate or estate administration?
No. We prepare wills and powers of attorney. We don't handle probate applications or estate administration.
Can we meet in Urdu, Hindi or Punjabi?
Yes. We meet clients in English, Urdu, Hindi and Punjabi.
This page provides general legal information, not legal advice, and does not create a lawyer–client relationship. Laws and government programs change, so contact us for advice about your situation. Read our full disclaimer.
Legal Guides for Markham & Richmond Hill Residents
Can You Make a Handwritten Will in Ontario?
Ontario allows a will written entirely in your own handwriting and signed, with no witnesses. But valid does not mean safe. Here are the rules and the risks.
Can You Disinherit a Child in Ontario?
Ontario gives you a lot of freedom in your will, but not unlimited freedom. Here is when a child can still make a claim, and how to reduce the risk of a dispute.
Power of Attorney vs. Executor: What Is the Difference in Ontario?
A power of attorney acts for you while you are alive. An executor acts after you die. Here is how they differ, when each starts and ends, and who to choose.
How Much Does a Will Cost in Ontario?
What does a will cost in Ontario? It depends on how complex your situation is. Here is what changes the price, what is included, and what we charge.
Does Marriage Cancel Your Will in Ontario?
For many years, getting married automatically cancelled a will in Ontario. That rule was repealed. Here is what marriage, divorce and separation do to your will today.
Naming a Guardian for Your Children in Your Ontario Will
If something happened to both parents, who would look after your children? Here is what an Ontario will can and can't do.
Talk to a Lawyer About Your Markham & Richmond Hill Matter
Call (289) 652-0529 or book a consultation online. Phone and video meetings are available.
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