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Wills, Estates & Trusts Law Firms in York Region, Ontario

243 law firms.

What does a wills and estates lawyer in York Region do?

A wills and estates lawyer in York Region helps people plan what happens to their property and their care, and helps families settle an estate after a death. The everyday work covers drafting wills, preparing powers of attorney, guiding estate trustees through their duties, and applying for probate when the court's confirmation is needed. When probate is required, the application goes to the Superior Court of Justice in Newmarket at 50 Eagle Street West, the estates registry that serves York Region communities like Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, Aurora, and Newmarket itself.

Some files are simple, such as a will for a young family. Others involve a blended family, a business, or a dispute among beneficiaries, and those take more care. A first meeting sorts out which kind you're dealing with.

What is probate, and how is an Ontario estate taxed?

Probate is the court process that confirms an estate trustee's authority to act. In Ontario it produces a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee issued by the Superior Court of Justice. Banks, land registry offices, and investment firms often won't release assets until they see that certificate, so many estates need it even when the will is clear.

Probate carries a cost. The Estate Administration Tax is charged on the value of the estate when a certificate is issued. There's no tax on the first $50,000, and above that the province charges $15 for every $1,000 of estate value. A lawyer can tell you whether an estate qualifies for the simpler small estate process and how to value the assets before filing.

When do you need a power of attorney?

Powers of attorney let someone you trust act for you if you can't act for yourself. Ontario recognizes two kinds under the Substitute Decisions Act, 1992: a continuing power of attorney for property, which covers finances, and a power of attorney for personal care, which covers health and living decisions. Without them, your family may have to apply to court to be appointed, which costs time and money.

These documents belong with your will as part of one plan. A Markham or Richmond Hill lawyer will usually prepare all three together and review them when your life changes.

How do you choose a wills and estates firm in York Region?

Look for a firm that regularly handles estates of your size and complexity, and ask who will draft your documents and how they're stored. If you expect a dispute, ask about the firm's experience with estate litigation, since planning and litigation call for different skills. Many York Region firms serve clients across Vaughan, Aurora, and Newmarket, so there's likely one near you.

You can confirm any lawyer's standing on the Law Society of Ontario directory. Browse the wills, estates & trusts firms in York Region below.

Abedi Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2001

Abedi Law is a general practice law firm based in Thornhill, Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area in English and Farsi since 2001. The firm handles family law, business and corporate law, immigration law, real es…

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Absolute Law Professional Corporation is a law firm based in Vaughan, Ontario, founded by Maood Bin Tahir. It practices criminal law, immigration law, real estate law, civil and business litigation, family law, condom…

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Advocare Law

1 lawyer

Advocare Law is a virtual, paperless law firm serving Ontario, with an in-person meeting location in Aurora. It handles landlord and tenant matters, wills and estates, small claims court, immigration law, family law, …

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AEGIS Law is a bilingual (English and Mandarin/Cantonese) firm serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, offering full-spectrum legal counsel across civil, corporate, criminal, immigration, and financial matters. …

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Agnes Law

1 lawyer

Agnes Law is a general practice law firm with offices in Vaughan and Scarborough, Ontario. Led by owner and principal lawyer Agnes K Varkeychen, the firm handles real estate, family law, business law, immigration, wil…

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Alchemy Law LLP

1 lawyer

Alchemy Law LLP is a client-focused law firm with offices in North York and Richmond Hill, serving individuals, families, and businesses across the Greater Toronto Area. The firm practices real estate law, mortgage en…

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Allan M. Freedman, Barristers & Solicitors is a general practice law firm in Concord, Ontario, serving individuals and businesses since 1976. The firm handles corporate law, real estate, health care law for regulated …

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Altwerger Law Professional Corporation is a Keswick, Ontario law firm established in 1983. It practises real estate, corporate and business law, and estate planning for clients in York Region.

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Amici Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2017

Amici Law is a law firm based in Aurora, Ontario that has served York Region since 2017. The firm practices family law, real estate law, and wills and estates, and also offers notary and commissioner of oaths services…

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Amik Law

1 lawyer

Amik Law is a Vaughan-based firm with additional offices in Richmond Hill and Toronto, providing real estate, estate and family law, and corporate and business law services. It also supports businesses registering as …

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AMS Mangat Law

2 lawyers

AMS Mangat Law is a full-service law firm in Woodbridge, Ontario, led by founding lawyer Sajid Mahmood. It practices business, criminal, family, civil, real estate, immigration, employment, and wills and estates law, …

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Andrea Kelly Law

1 lawyer

Andrea Kelly Law is a Markham, Ontario firm led by principal Andrea P. Kelly, focusing on wills, estates, trusts, and guardianship matters. The firm moved to a fully virtual practice in 2016, which let it keep serving…

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ASJ Legal Professional Corporation is a Vaughan, Ontario law firm founded by Amit Jain. It covers family law, corporate and business law, civil litigation, wills and estates, real estate, and citizenship and immigrati…

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Askit Law

2 lawyers

Askit Law is a Markham, Ontario law firm offering residential and commercial real estate transactions, business and corporate services, wills, powers of attorney, notary services, and travel document assistance.

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Avenue Law LLP

2 lawyers

Avenue Law LLP is a law firm in Vaughan, Ontario offering corporate and business, real estate, and wills and estates services. The firm emphasizes direct phone access to a lawyer rather than a clerk or assistant, and …

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Ayaz Mehdi Professional Corporation, operating as Mehdi Law, is a boutique law firm based in Markham, Ontario, serving the Greater Toronto Area in person and remotely. The firm practices family law, criminal law, immi…

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AYF Law

2 lawyers

AYF Law is a full-service law firm based in Markham, Ontario that serves the Greater Toronto Area. Its team of lawyers, paralegals, and immigration consultants handles family law, criminal law, wills and estates, real…

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Baghbani Law Professional Corporation is a multidisciplinary law firm based in Richmond Hill that serves clients across the Greater Toronto Area and Ontario. The firm practises personal injury, real estate, business a…

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Balance Law Professional Corporation is a Niagara Falls law firm operating for over a decade, offering tax law, employment law, commercial services, international trade, real estate, and wills and estates. The firm is…

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Barbarian Law

1 lawyer

Barbarian Law is a boutique transactional law firm founded by Karim Eshqoor, based in Aurora, Ontario and serving York Region and the Greater Toronto Area. The firm handles real estate closings, corporate and business…

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Barrett Tax Law

4 lawyers · Est. 2009

Barrett Tax Law is a Canadian tax and business law firm founded by Dale Barrett in January 2009, headquartered in Concord, Ontario, with additional service locations in Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Ottaw…

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Barrila Law

2 lawyers · Est. 2009

Barrila Law is a client-centred firm founded in 2009 by Gaetano Barrila, based in Vaughan, Ontario, practicing real estate, corporate/commercial, and wills and estates law. The firm offers home and hospital visits, me…

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Barsuk Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2013

Barsuk Law is a sole-practitioner firm based in Concord, Ontario, serving clients across the Greater Toronto Area including Vaughan, Markham, Richmond Hill, and Toronto. It handles real estate, corporate and commercia…

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Basi Law

1 lawyer · Est. 2012

Basi Law is a Richmond Hill firm focused on Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Planning and Administration, and Trust Law. Founded by Katy Basi in 2012, the firm helps clients structure their estates, including tax and…

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