Wills and Estates Law Lawyers in Mississauga, Ontario
The Litigators is a full-service law firm with a team of experienced lawyers who specialize in wills and estates. We can help you with all aspects of estate planning, including drafting your will, setting up trusts, and ensuring your assets are properly protected. We also handle probate and estate administration matters. We can therefore help you through the entire process, from start to finish.
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If you need help with any aspect of wills or estate law in Mississauga, Ontario, please get in touch with us today for a free consultation. We would be happy to answer your questions and help you plan for your future.
A will is a legal document that allows you to control what happens to your property and assets after you die.
A will contains:
your name and contact information
the names of your beneficiaries (the people who will inherit your property)
your executor (the person who will be in charge of carrying out your wishes)
specific instructions for how you want your property to be distributed
any other special instructions you may have
If you die without a will, your property will be distributed according to the laws of intestate succession, which may not be in accordance with your wishes.
It is important to have a valid will in place so that your loved ones can avoid the stress and expense of probate court. We will work with you to ensure that your will is properly prepared and executed and that it reflects your wishes in every way.
If you have been named as the executor in a will, or if you are the next of kin of someone who has died without a will, you may be responsible for handling the probate of their estate.
Probate is the legal process of validating a will and distributing a person's property according to their wishes. It can be a complex and stressful process, but our experienced probate lawyers can help you through it every step of the way.
If you are the executor of an estate, you may be responsible for handling the administration of the estate. This includes tasks such as:
collecting and inventorying the deceased's assets
paying debts and taxes
selling property
distributing assets to the beneficiaries
We can help you with all aspects of estate administration, from start to finish. We will work with you to ensure that the estate is handled properly and in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.
A continuing power of attorney for property (CPAP) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to manage your financial affairs if you become incapacitated.
A CPAP can be used to give your lawyer the power to:
pay your bills and manage your bank accounts
sell your property
invest your money
make decisions about your health care
You can choose to give your lawyer as much or as little power as you want. You can also specify when the CPAP takes effect, such as if you become incapacitated due to an illness or injury.
If you become incapacitated without a CPAP in place, your loved ones will have to go to court to get someone appointed to manage your affairs. This can be a long and expensive process.
A CPAP is an important part of estate planning, and we can help you draft one that reflects your wishes in every way.
A power of attorney for personal care (POAPC) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to make decisions about your personal care if you become incapacitated.
Personal care includes decisions about:
where you will live
what kind of medical treatment you will receive
what kind of food you will eat
what kind of clothes you will wear
You can choose to give your lawyer as much or as little power as you want. You can also specify when the POAPC takes effect, such as if you become incapacitated due to an illness or injury.
A non-continuing power of attorney for property (NCPAP) is a legal document that allows you to appoint someone to manage your financial affairs for a specific period of time.
An NCPAP can be used to give your lawyer the power to:
pay your bills and manage your bank accounts
sell your property
invest your money
make decisions about your health care
You can choose to give your lawyer as much or as little power as you want. You can also specify when the NCPAP takes effect and when it expires.
An NCPAP is useful if you will be away from home for an extended period of time and you need someone to take care of your financial affairs while you are gone.
We can help you draft an NCPAP that reflects your wishes in every way.
A trustee is a person who is responsible for managing the assets that are left to a beneficiary in a will.
If you are named as a trustee in a will, you may be responsible for tasks such as:
collecting and inventorying the assets that are left to the beneficiary
paying debts and taxes
selling property
distributing assets to the beneficiary
We will work with you to ensure that the assets are managed properly and in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.
If you have been named a trustee and do not have a lawyer, we can help you understand your duties and responsibilities. We can also help you navigate the probate process.
If someone dies without a will, their assets will be distributed according to the law. This can often result in the assets being distributed in a way that the deceased would not have wanted.
To prevent this, you can appoint a trustee to manage the assets that are left behind. The trustee can then distribute the assets in accordance with the deceased's wishes.
We often act as trustees for people who have died without a will. We can help you with all aspects of being a trustee, from start to finish. We will work with you to ensure that the assets are managed properly and in accordance with the wishes of the deceased.
Timely estate planning is crucial to ensure that your wishes are carried out in the event of your incapacity or death. The Litigators has a team of experienced Mississauga estate lawyers who can help you with all aspects of estate planning, from drafting a will to setting up a trust. We will work with you to create an estate plan that meets your unique needs and goals.
Contact us today to schedule a consultation.
We look forward to helping you protect your future.
The cost of drafting a will varies depending on the complexity of your estate. Simple wills can start as low as $300. More complex wills can cost upwards of $1000. Contact us today for a free consultation. We will give you an estimate of the cost to draft your will based on the information you provide.
A will allows you to:
choose who will receive your assets when you die
choose who will be the guardian of your children
choose an executor to carry out your wishes
A will gives you peace of mind knowing that your loved ones will be taken care of after you are gone.
If you die without a will, your assets will be distributed according to the law. This can often result in the assets being distributed in a way that you would not have wanted. To prevent this, you should draft a will as soon as possible.
Yes. You can revoke or change your will at any time as long as you are of sound mind.
An executor is the person who is responsible for carrying out the wishes in your will. The executor is typically responsible for tasks such as:
probating the will
paying debts and taxes
selling property
distributing assets to beneficiaries
You should choose an executor who you trust to carry out your wishes.
Almost anyone can be an executor, as long as they are over the age of 18 and of sound mind. You can choose a family member, friend, or even a professional such as a lawyer or accountant.
Probate is the legal process of proving that a will is valid. The executor must file the will with the court, and the court will then issue a grant of probate. This grant gives the executor the authority to carry out the wishes in the will.
Yes. You can have both a will and a trust as part of your estate plan.
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