John M. Macaulay Professional Corporation
1 lawyer · City of Toronto
One of 2,345 law firms listed in Toronto, and one of 679 handling Wills, Estates & Trusts.
About John M. Macaulay Professional Corporation
John M. Macaulay Professional Corporation is a solo elder law practice on Kingston Road in Scarborough. John Macaulay was called to the bar in 1973 and has practised in Scarborough ever since, focusing on estate planning, estate administration, powers of attorney, and real estate for older clients and the families and professionals who support them. Macaulay was born in Oak River, Manitoba in 1945 and earned a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University before completing a common law degree at the University of Ottawa.
The practice serves seniors directly along with the family caregivers, executors, and other professionals who support them, and it makes house calls for clients who can't get to the Kingston Road office. Debbie Cowlin, a legal administrative assistant, has worked alongside Macaulay for more than twenty years handling the firm's estate and real estate transactions. Beyond casework, Macaulay gives free public talks on powers of attorney, estate trustee duties, and estate planning to seniors' and community groups across Scarborough.
Practice areas
Milestones & recognition
- John Macaulay was called to the Ontario bar in 1973 and has practised law in Scarborough for over 40 years since.
- Macaulay holds a Bachelor of Arts from Carleton University and a common law degree from the University of Ottawa.
- Debbie Cowlin has worked as the firm's legal administrative assistant on estate and real estate files for more than twenty years.
In the community
- Macaulay gives free presentations on powers of attorney, estate trustee duties, and estate planning, and has spoken at venues across Toronto including Scarborough General Hospital, St. Paul's United Church, St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, and the Parkinson Society of Canada.
- Other groups that have hosted a talk include Avondale Retirement Residence, Birchmount Bluffs Neighbourhood Centre, Chartwell Guildwood Retirement Residence, Harmony Hall, Malvern Family Resource Centre, Momiji Retirement Residence, the Canadian Academy of Senior Advisors, Probus, True Davidson Acres, VHA Home Healthcare, and West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre.
- The firm's Trusted Contacts page recommends local professionals it has worked with over the years, spanning financial planning, real estate, funeral services, accounting, and computer support.
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
By appointmentWho handles what
The neighbourhood
The firm's office sits on Kingston Road in Scarborough, a corridor near retirement residences, seniors' centres, and community halls where Macaulay has spent decades giving talks on estate planning and powers of attorney, including Momiji Retirement Residence and the West Scarborough Neighbourhood Community Centre.
Because many clients are older and some have mobility limits, the firm makes house calls rather than requiring every visit to the Kingston Road suite.
Frequently asked questions
- Does John M. Macaulay Professional Corporation prepare wills and powers of attorney?
- Yes. The firm's core practice is estate planning for seniors, including drafting wills and powers of attorney for property and personal care.
- Can the firm help administer an estate after someone has died?
- Yes. Estate administration, guiding an executor or estate trustee through their duties, is one of the firm's main practice areas.
- I can't get to the office. Will John Macaulay come to me?
- The firm makes house calls across Scarborough for clients who are unable to attend the Kingston Road office in person.
- Does the firm handle real estate closings as well as estate work?
- Yes. Alongside estate planning and administration, the firm handles real estate matters such as purchases and sales.
- How long has John Macaulay been practising in Scarborough?
- Macaulay was called to the bar in 1973 and has practised in Scarborough for over 40 years since.
- Can John Macaulay speak to our seniors' group or community organization?
- The firm offers free presentations on powers of attorney, estate trustee duties, and estate planning to community groups, retirement residences, and seniors' organizations across Scarborough.
Where to find them
3489 Kingston Road, Suite 202, Toronto ON M1M 1R4 · 416-698-1157
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