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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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.

This checklist is general information about Ontario law, not legal advice. Laws change, so please speak with us about your situation. (289) 652-0529