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A proper estate plan is one of the most important gifts you can give your family. At Nanua & Ioffe law firm, we provide clear, comprehensive legal services for wills, powers of attorney (POA) documents, and notarizations in Toronto. We prepare these crucial legal documents with precision and care, ensuring your wishes are honoured and your loved ones are protected, all at a reasonable cost.
Our Estate Planning Services
We guide you through creating a complete estate plan that addresses both your financial and personal care wishes, providing peace of mind for the future.
Last Will & Testament
We draft wills that clearly outline your wishes for asset distribution, with family will services tailored for couples who want coordinated and effective estate plans.
Power of Attorney for Property
This document authorizes a trusted person to manage your financial affairs and property if you become unable to do so yourself at any time.
Power of Attorney for Personal Care
This document appoints a representative to make health care, housing, and personal decisions for you if you ever become mentally incapable.
Non-Continuing Power of Attorney for Property
A specific POA for a limited purpose, such as selling a house or managing a single real estate transaction while you are unavailable.
Power of Attorney for Sale or Purchase of Property
A focused legal document authorizing someone to sign documents and handle a specific real estate purchase or sale on your behalf.
Notarizing Documents for Proof of Authenticity
Our lawyers notarize signatures and validate copies for legal, government, or business purposes to meet official requirements and deadlines.
Why Proper Planning is Critical
Without a will or Power of Attorney, your family may face unnecessary delays, legal costs, and even court intervention. Proper planning prevents all of that.
- Only a will can name guardians for minor children.
- A POA avoids court-appointed guardianship if you become unable.
- Proper execution ensures your documents are legally valid.
- Your executor must be trustworthy and well-organized.
These are not just documents. They are the difference between chaos and clarity for the people you love.
Learn about our approach
Estate Planning Process
Initial Meeting
Your family situation and wishes discussed in plain language.
Document Drafting
Your will and POAs drafted based on your instructions.
Review & Revisions
Documents reviewed and adjusted until everything is correct.
Signing & Witnessing
Papers signed properly with qualified witnesses present.
Final Delivery
Original documents provided along with storage guidance.
From our first conversation to the moment you sign your documents, we make the estate planning process straightforward and stress-free.
Wills & Power of Attorney FAQs
Clear answers about wills, Powers of Attorney, executors, notary fees, and estate planning in Ontario.
Still have questions?
Schedule a free consultationAn executor of a will is the person appointed to carry out the instructions of your will after your death, managing the distribution of your assets and settling your estate. In contrast, a Power of Attorney is a legal document that grants someone the authority to make decisions on your behalf during your lifetime, especially if you become mentally incapable. While the executor acts after death, a POA operates only while you are alive.
You can appoint a trusted family member, friend, lawyer, or a trust company as your attorney. It is important to choose someone responsible and willing to act in your best interest.
Legal fees for setting up a will in Ontario typically range from $300 to $700, depending on the complexity of your estate and documents. Some law firms offer flat rates or packages that include wills, powers of attorney, and other important documents.
Your attorney can manage your financial affairs, including paying bills, managing bank accounts, handling investments, signing cheques, and selling real estate, according to the authority granted in the document.
If you have a Power of Attorney for personal care, your attorney can make decisions about your medical care and health care wishes when you are unable to do so yourself.
Notary fees in Toronto generally range from $50 to $150 per document, depending on the service’s complexity. Many firms provide package deals for multiple notarizations or combined services, offering convenience and cost benefits.
In Ontario, your spouse or other family members do not automatically have legal authority over your property or personal care unless you have appointed them through a Power of Attorney. As long as you are mentally capable, you retain the right to revoke or change your Power of Attorney. Family members cannot override a valid Power of Attorney while you are mentally competent. If concerns arise about the actions of your appointed attorney, family members may challenge the Power of Attorney through the court, but they cannot directly override it.
You can revoke your Power of Attorney at any time, as long as you are mentally capable of making that decision. To revoke a POA, you should prepare a written notice of revocation and deliver it to your attorney and any institutions or individuals relying on the document. It is also advisable to destroy all copies of the previous POA to prevent confusion. If you become mentally incapable, you can no longer revoke your POA, so it is important to review and update your documents while you are still capable.