Wills and estates: Ontario
Wills and estate planning
Thoughtful legal planning can help you organize your affairs, communicate your wishes, and make important decisions for the future.
Planning for the future starts with a conversation
Estate planning is about putting the right legal arrangements in place for you and the people who matter to you. We provide clear legal guidance on wills, powers of attorney, and estate planning matters.
Our estate planning services
Wills
A will provides a legal framework for expressing your wishes regarding your estate and the people you want to benefit from it.
Powers of attorney
Plan ahead for situations where someone may need to make decisions or manage matters on your behalf.
Estate planning
Review your affairs and put appropriate legal planning in place based on your circumstances and goals.
Planning today can make tomorrow easier
Having your legal affairs organized can make your wishes clearer and help your family understand what needs to happen when the time comes.
Clarity
Make your wishes clear and document them appropriately.
Preparation
Put important legal arrangements in place before they are needed.
Peace of mind
Know that your affairs have been thoughtfully considered.
When estate planning involves real estate
Property ownership can sometimes form an important part of estate planning. Changes to property ownership may require title transfers, registration, and consideration of how the property is held.
Property ownership
Review how property is currently held.
Title transfers
Address ownership changes where appropriate.
Estate-related transfers
Coordinate applicable real estate documentation and registration.
Common questions
Why should I have a will?
A will sets out who receives your property and who looks after your estate. Without one, Ontario law decides, which may not match your wishes.
What is a power of attorney?
It is a document naming someone you trust to make decisions for you if you cannot: one type for your property and finances, another for personal care.
How often should I update my will?
Review it after major life changes such as marriage or separation, a new child, buying or selling a property, or a change in your finances.
Does my home affect my estate plan?
It often does, because for many families the home is the largest asset. How it is held, for example jointly with a spouse, changes what happens to it. Gurpreet can look at this with you.
Legal guidance you can understand
Listen
We take the time to understand your circumstances and objectives.
Explain
We explain the legal considerations in clear, practical language.
Plan
We help you put appropriate legal arrangements in place.
Meet Gurpreet
Barrister & Solicitor, Notary Public, Mahal Law Professional Corporation
Gurpreet Singh Mahal is the principal lawyer at Mahal Law Professional Corporation, serving clients across Ontario, including Brampton, the Greater Toronto Area, and Ottawa.
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