Wills and Estates Lawyer
Wills and Estates Lawyer
One may think that their life is going as planned and would also agree that making a will is life’s important decision to be taken as early as possible. However, it is surprising how few people actually end up making a will. At SHAIKH LAW, Our Wills & Estates Lawyer would help you make a Last Will & Testament reflecting your wishes, in light of your circumstances. Our Wills lawyer cost is transparent with No Hidden Charges!
As a parent, you may want to consider who will look after your children if you are not around especially If you have children under the age of 18. As your children grow older you would want to have a system in place to help them manage their assets, their health care, and other needs.
It is always better to make a living will as well as Last Will & Testament along with a plan for your loved ones as early as possible.
Wills and Estates Lawyer Services
Wills
Probate
Codicils
Power of Attorney
Estate Planning
Trust & Gift Deeds
How much does it cost to make a will in Ontario?
The cost of a Will in Ontario varies drastically between online will template to wills professionally drawn up by a wills lawyer in Ontario. Average, an online will template costs between $39 to $90. In contrast, Lawyers specializing in wills costs from $180 to $450 to prepare a will.
At Shaikh Law Firm we keep it simple. We have fixed cost of a Will in Ontario, including Law Office Disbursements.
Do you need an attorney to prepare a Will?
No, you do not need a lawyer to prepare a will. As per Canadian law, even a handwritten will is legally valid. If your Will is simple where you are leaving everything to a specific person, for example, your brother, you do not need a lawyer to draw up a will. It would be cost-effective to use an online will template.
However, using a wills lawyer to help you draw up a professionally drafted Will cannot be underestimated. Lawyers are aware of estate law’s and can help clients prepare a better estate plan when drafting the Will. Spending an extra on a wills lawyer would go a long way to protect you and your loved ones.
Importance of making a Will
The key benefit of having a will in Canada is choosing who will get your property and how it will be divided among your beneficiaries. Another essential component of a will is to make specific gifts and appoint a guardian for your minor children.
In other words, why is it important to have a will? If you have a property or any form of asset such as balance in the bank or a car or minor child and want to make sure your assets are divided as per your wish and/ or your minor child has a guardian after your death, you should have a will in Canada.
Wills Lawyer Cost
Choose your Package
Simple
Last WILL- One Person Only
- Consultation with Estate Lawyer
- Simple Equal Division of Assets
- Appointment of Guardian for Children
- Add $90 + HST for Mirror Will
- Add $90 + HST for Living Will
- Tax Planning NOT INCLUDED
COMPLEX
Last WILL- One Person Only
- Consultation with Estate Lawyer
- Complex Division of Assets
- Appointment of Guardian for Children
- Add $90 + HST for Mirror Will
- Add $90 + HST for Living Will
- Tax Planning NOT INCLUDED
Healt Care Directive
Living Will- One Person Only
- Consultation with Estate Lawyer
- Life Support & CPR
- Mechanical Ventilation
- Tube feeding
- Organ, Tissue or Body donations
- Detailed Health Care Directive
Difference between Last Will & Living Will or Healthcare Directive
Last Will
A Last Will is a Legal document recording direction on how to distribute all assets & properties among beneficiaries after death.
Living Will
A Living Will, also known as a healthcare directive, is a legal document recording personal health care directives applicable when you are incapable of making a decision, such as physical or mental incapacity.
Our Wills Lawyer Fees Structure is Transparent in accordance with the Law Society Rules 4.2-2.1
Wills Lawyer Cost $270 + Tax
(Simple Will)
Our Wills and Estates Lawyer Fees for drafting a simple Last Will & Testament for an equal property division is $270 + Tax. Our Wills Lawyer cost for complicated or multiple assets is $450 + Tax.
INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Inclusive of Law Office Disbursements.
- One Person Only
- Consultation with Estate Lawyer
- Simple Equal Division of Assets (Simple Will $270 + Tax)
- Complex Division of Assets (Complex Will $450 + Tax)
- Appointment of Guardian for Children
- Add $90 + HST for Mirror Will
- Add $90 + HST for Living Will
- Tax Planning NOT INCLUDED
- Inclusive of client intake meeting for recording instructions.
- Three Drafts or Revisions included before signing the Will.
NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Home or Hospital Appointments, if needed Additional $180 per hour would apply;
- FREE POWER OF ATTORNEY IF REAL ESTATE CLIENT. Save $180 + Tax
What is a codicil?
An amendment to a Will is referred to as a Codicil to a Will. A Codicil is prepared to make minor changes, such as adding or removing a beneficiary of the Will.
Power of Attorney
Our Wills and Estates Lawyer Fees for drafting a Power of Attorney is $180 + Tax.
INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Inclusive of Law Office Disbursements.
- Inclusive of client intake meeting for recording instructions.
- Three Drafts or Revisions included prior to Signing the Power of Attorney.
- Another Meeting to sign /execute the Power of Attorney.
FREE POWER OF ATTORNEY IF REAL ESTATE CLIENT. Save $180 + Tax
Wills and Estates Lawyer for Probate Applications
Estate Less than $50,000
Our Estate Lawyer Fees for small & simple estate valued less than $50,000/- with one beneficiary only.
With a Will
Legal Fees is $1,500.00 +Tax
Without a Will
Legal Fees is $1,800 + Taxes
The Legal Fees are inclusive of Law Office Disbursements.
NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Probate Tax/Court Fees;
- Cost of Process Server $90
Estate Value $50,000 & above
Our Estate Lawyer Fees for Probate in Ontario where the estate value is more than $50,000 or with multiple beneficiaries and multiple estates
With a Will
Legal Fees is $1,800 +Tax
The Legal Fees are inclusive of Law Office Disbursements.
NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Probate Tax/Court Fees;
- Cost of Process Server $90
Simple Probate but Will NOT AVAILABLE
Our Estate Lawyer Fees for Probate in Ontario where the estate value is more than $50,000 and Will is not available.
Legal Fees is $2,500 +Tax
The Legal Fees are inclusive of Law Office Disbursements.
NOT INCLUDED IN LEGAL FEES;
- Probate Tax/Court Fees;
- Cost of Process Server $90
- Cost of Publication if required
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