A will drafted with a lawyer is harder to challenge and less likely to leave your family sorting out ambiguity later, compared to a template downloaded online - particularly if you own a home, have kids from more than one relationship, or run a business. Most wills lawyers in Ontario also handle powers of attorney for property and personal care at the same time, since the three documents are usually done together.
On the other side of it, if you're named an executor or are dealing with probate for someone who has passed, an estates lawyer can walk you through what's actually required - probate isn't always necessary, and a lawyer can tell you early whether it applies to your situation. The firms listed here handle wills, estates, and powers of attorney across Ontario.
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