We enjoy meeting with clients to ensure that their affairs are in order as they finalize their Wills, Powers of Attorney and Estates.

We have seen firsthand how important it is to protect your loved ones in case of an unforeseen accident, illness or death.  We know that when clients ask for our help that this is often a very difficult time for them. We strive to offer the highest level of compassion, empathy, and transparency.

For more information on our legal services or if you have any questions
Please feel free to contact us!

Powers of Attorney

A Power of Attorney is a legal document in which you give someone you trust (called your
“attorney”) the right to make decisions for you if something happens (ie an accident or illness)
and you are no longer able to look after matters on your own.

There are two types of Power of Attorney:

  1. Power of Attorney for Personal Care – the person you name can make decisions
    about your health care, medical treatment, housing and other aspects of your personal
    life (such as meals, hygiene, clothing and safety) if you become mentally incapable
    of making these decisions.

  2. Power of Attorney for Property – the person you name can make decisions about
    your financial affairs (including paying your bills, collecting money owed to you,
    maintaining or selling your house, or managing your investments).


Your attorney must be someone whom you trust completely. Your attorney will have complete
authority to deal with your financial and legal affairs (subject to any limitations or restrictions
specified in your power of attorney). You should ensure that the person you choose is organized, has financial management skills and has enough time to handle your affairs properly. Your attorney must be available when required, be able to objectively make decisions and be able to keep accurate financial records. It is best to name someone who lives close to you.


You can name the same person as your attorney for both property and personal care, or you can name different people. Sometimes a donor will want to appoint two attorneys. In that case the donor must decide whether the attorneys will be "joint" attorneys or "joint and several" attorneys. Joint attorneys must act together. They must both agree before any action can be taken, and they must both take the same action at the same time. If one is absent, no action can be taken. Joint and several attorneys can act together or individually. Either one can take an action without consulting the other. If one is absent, the other can still act.


Making a Power of Attorney for Personal Care lets you choose a person you trust to be your
substitute decision-maker if you become mentally incapable in the future. If something happens to you and you don’t have Powers of Attorney, other arrangements will have to be made. A family member may have the right to make certain personal care decisions and can apply to become the guardian of your property. Alternatively, someone else — like a close friend — could apply to the court to be authorized to act for you.

Why do I need a Will?

When it comes to something as important as your estate, play it safe and consult a lawyer.

If you own property of any kind (whether personal property or real estate), you need a will to set out your wishes with respect to how such property should be distributed upon death. A Will is a key legal document ensuring your wishes are carried out. Without a Will, your estate (upon death) may be in limbo until either the government or a person (not necessarily someone you would choose) is appointed as Estate Trustee to look after your assets. This may result in delays, further expenses and/or other complications. A Will can also set out your wishes for your children/dependents instead of leaving that decision solely to the court's discretion.

When you are preparing your will, we will:

  • Understand what you need to do and why

  • State your true wishes so they will be carried out the way you want them to be

  • Make sure your Will follows the laws of Ontario

  • Make sure your Estate can be quickly settled

  • Make sure you have appointed a chosen Guardian to care for your children.