Online Wills & Power of Attorney Information in Ontario
Section 1: General Information About Online Will Platforms
Online will platforms offer a convenient way for some people to create a Last Will and Testament and Powers of Attorney from home. These platforms usually guide users through a series of questions and then generate documents based on the answers provided.
Online estate planning platforms may be suitable for some individuals with straightforward circumstances. However, they may not be appropriate for everyone. People with more complex family, financial, business, property, or estate matters may require legal advice and more customized documents.
The information on this page is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Karen Gisèle Gagné does not provide legal advice about whether an online will platform, will, or power of attorney is appropriate for your circumstances.
If you are considering using an online will platform such as epiloguewills.com, it is important to review the provider’s own website, terms, eligibility requirements, and pricing before proceeding. This particular online will platform charges $139 to $329 for a Single Will, Couples Will with or without POA’s for Health & Property.
If you choose to use an online platform to prepare your Will and Powers of Attorney, you should carefully review:
- whether the platform is suitable for your situation
- whether your documents require witnesses
- whether you need an Affidavit of Execution
- whether your Power of Attorney documents require notarization
- whether you should obtain legal advice before signing
Section 2: Notary Appointment Services for Wills & Powers of Attorney
Karen Gisèle Gagné provides Notary Public and Commissioner for Taking Affidavits services in London, Ontariofor clients who have already prepared their documents and require a notary appointment for related notarial services.
Karen may assist with:
- verifying the identity of the person signing
- verifying the identity of witnesses
- notarizing an Affidavit of Execution
- notarizing eligible Powers of Attorney
- commissioning or notarizing related sworn documents where appropriate
Karen does not draft Wills or Powers of Attorney and does not provide legal advice about how to complete them.
Witness Requirements
If your document requires witnesses, it is your responsibility to bring them with you to your appointment.
Please make sure your witnesses are appropriate for the document being signed. In many cases, witnesses must not be named in the Will and must not benefit from it.
Disclaimer: The information on this page is provided for general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Karen Gisèle Gagné is not practicing as a Paralegal on this website and does not provide legal advice. If you need advice about whether a Will, Power of Attorney, or online document platform is appropriate for you, please consult a licensed lawyer.
