Free Will & Power of Attorney Checklist for Ontario
Thinking about a will but not sure where to start? This 4-page checklist walks you through the decisions one at a time, in plain language, so you arrive at your appointment ready and don't forget anything that matters.
It's written for Ontario families: parents with young children, new homeowners, newcomers with property abroad, and adult children helping a parent put a power of attorney in place.
What's inside
- Which of these apply to you? A quick self-check
- Will decisions: executor, guardian for children, who inherits, gifts and property abroad
- Both Ontario powers of attorney, and who can't be a witness
- What can override your will, such as beneficiary forms and joint accounts
- What to bring to your appointment, and when to review your documents
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Want help with the real thing?
The checklist helps you prepare. A lawyer makes sure the documents do what you intend and that they're signed and witnessed correctly, which is where homemade documents most often fail.
- Wills & powers of attorney, with our fees
- Islamic wills that hold up under Ontario law
- Powers of attorney, including for a parent
- Wills for new Canadians
This checklist is general information about Ontario law, not legal advice. Laws change, so please speak with us about your situation. (289) 652-0529