Wills and estates

Wills and powers of attorney in London, Ontario

A will and two powers of attorney let you decide who looks after your family, your money and your health care decisions if you cannot. I prepare them for families and business owners in London and across Southwestern Ontario, and I keep the process simple.

What I prepare

  • Wills, including trusts for children and grandchildren, and Henson trusts for a beneficiary who receives, or may one day receive, Ontario Disability Support Program benefits.

  • Primary and secondary wills for owners of private company shares and other assets that do not need probate. A secondary will can reduce the estate administration tax your estate pays. Estimate the tax with my probate calculator.

  • A continuing power of attorney for property, naming who can manage your finances and property if you cannot.

  • A power of attorney for personal care, naming who can make health care and personal care decisions for you if you cannot, with any instructions you want to leave.

  • The appointment of a guardian for your minor children. The appointment in your will lasts 90 days, during which the person you name applies to court, and the court makes the final decision.

How it works

  • We meet by video, by phone or in person to go over your family, your assets and your wishes.

  • I send you drafts with a plain-language summary of what each document does.

  • You sign with two witnesses, in person or by video. Ontario allows signing by video when one of the witnesses is a lawyer or paralegal, and I act as that witness.

  • I can keep your signed originals safe and send you copies.

What to bring

  • Photo identification for each person signing.

  • A list of what you own and owe, with rough values, and how each asset is held: in your name alone, jointly, or with a named beneficiary on RRSPs, RRIFs, TFSAs, pensions and life insurance.

  • The full names and cities of your executors, guardians, attorneys and beneficiaries.

  • Your current will and powers of attorney, and any marriage contract, cohabitation agreement or separation agreement.

  • If you own a business: the company’s name, its share structure, any shareholder agreement and your accountant’s contact information.

When to update your will

  • You marry. Since January 1, 2022, marriage no longer cancels an existing will in Ontario, so a will made before your marriage may not provide for your spouse.

  • You separate. In some circumstances, Ontario law now treats a separated spouse as if they died before you, but the rule does not cover every separation. Do not rely on it; update your will and powers of attorney.

  • You have or adopt a child or grandchild, or a beneficiary’s circumstances change.

  • You start, buy or sell a business, or buy property outside Ontario.

  • Your executor, guardian or attorney is no longer the right choice.

  • It has been five years or more since you last reviewed it.

What clients say

“Peter provided excellent service. He was professional, knowledgeable, and very thorough. He helped my wife and I update our will and made the process seamless.”

— Greg, Google review

“He and his team were both professional and knowledgeable. Our questions were answered promptly … we always felt like valued clients and felt our questions and concerns were respected.”

— Laurie R., Google review

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Need a will or power of attorney in London or the surrounding area? Get a quote or call (226) 402-0823.

This page is general information about Ontario law as of September 2026. It is not legal advice about your situation.