A person's will is a written document that sets out their instructions for what should happen to their estate (property) after death. It also names a person (formerly known as an executor but now called an estate trustee) who will carry out the terms of the will.
Wills and Estates – Preparing a will
Resources: Preparing a will
See also:
- Wills and Estates - Aboriginal rights in Wills and Estates
- Wills and Estates - Death and inheritances
CliquezJustice, available (in French, with some English), is a website that explains Canada's legal system (together with simulated trials), and matters relevant to employment law, family law, immigration, contracts, wills and powers of attorney....
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French (français)This guide provides general legal information about planning for illness and death for people in Ontario. Topics in the booklet include: Powers of attorney, wills, planning for your children, your home, benefits, resources, services, and more.
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English, French (français)This resource looks at what happens if you die without a will: You give up the right to choose who inherits your property, how much each person gets, and when they will get it. The article concludes with links to more information.
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EnglishIn their blog presenting legal information for youth dealing with important issues, Justice for Children and Youth look at making a will, and power of attorney for personal care (POAPC).
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EnglishThis article lists nine mistakes people make when planning a will, for example, leaving it to the last minute, not regularly reviewing a will, and not anticipating the tax implications of a will.
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EnglishThis section of the Ministry of the Attorney General web site has information about wills, estates, and trusts; the power of attorney; and help for incapable family members.
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English, French (français)This is a checklist of personal and financial information and items you should have ready for a lawyer who is preparing a draft of your will. Although prepared by legal organizations in Eastern Ontario, the information in this resource applies to all...
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EnglishThis web site has information in question and answer form on topics such as finding a lawyer, tickets and fines, lawsuits and disputes, family and criminal law, human rights, and wills and estates. There is a toll-free number people can call to get...
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English, French (français)This webinar is Part II of a two-part review of issues related to health care consent and advance care planning, presented by Judith Wahl of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE). It has information on what advance care planning is, who can do it...
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These slides were developed for use at a workshop. The following is a translation of the workshop description taken from the AJEFO web site. The workshop on wills is intended to provide information on what a will is, why a...
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French (français)Written for seniors, this section of the Advocacy Centre for the Elderly (ACE) web site discusses wills and estate trustees (executors). There are also Frequently Asked Questions, links to ACE publications on topics such as holograph wills, and links...
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EnglishIn this video, two Ontario lawyers discuss the importance of having a properly drafted will and power of attorney.
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EnglishThis article describes some of the problems that can arise when a person dies without a will.
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EnglishThis self-help kit includes a glossary of legal terms and sections that talk about who can make a will, what types of wills there are, and when to use a lawyer.
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2005
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