Wills

wills

As morbid as it may be to make plans for one’s death, it is nonetheless wise to ensure that a proper Will has been drafted and executed so that you will have the sense of security that in the event of death, your life’s accumulation will go to those people of your choosing.

A Will can be a complicated document and must be carefully drafted to ensure that all aspects of your estate are covered and that it will be enforceable. Topics may include, as applicable:

  • Registered Retirement Savings Plan, Registered Income Fund, Pension Funds
  • Guardians and Custodians of Children
  • Life Insurance Declaration
  • Designation of Executor and Trustee of Will
  • Estate Trustee Instructions
  • Personal Property
  • Debts and Death Taxes
  • Conversion of Assets
  • Residence
  • Cash Legacies
  • Charitable Bequests
  • Residue
  • Payments for Minors Conditions
  • Powers of Estate Trustee (e.g., investments, selling and disposing, settlement of claims, etc.)
  • Net Family Property Condition

Our firm can draft a Will for you that is comprehensive and valid in all aspects under the law. The lack of a valid and enforceable Will can result in your beneficiaries having to spend thousands of dollars in litigation or going without what you wanted to pass on to them.

Please do not hesitate to contact our firm in order to explore your Will options and allow us to assist you in drafting this important document, among other things.