ONTARIO WILLS & CORPORATE WILLS

Two paths to a valid Ontario will.

Self-serve online will generation with optional lawyer review — or a lawyer-drafted dual-will structure that legally shields your company shares from probate tax.

PATH 1

Standard & Islamic online wills.

Lawyer review & remote video commissioning

Already drafted your will? A licensed Ontario lawyer reviews it for Succession Law Reform Act compliance, executor and guardian clauses, and supervises proper execution by video or at our Markham office.

PATH 2 · HIGH-VALUE TAX SHIELD

Secondary Corporate Wills for business owners.

Ontario charges a 1.5% Estate Administration Tax on probated assets above $50,000 — that's $15,000 for every $1 million.

By executing a Primary Will + Secondary Corporate Will, shares in your private Ontario corporation (OBCA/CBCA) and shareholder loans are governed by a will that never goes to probate — so those assets transfer with $0 probate tax.

ILLUSTRATION · $2M PRIVATE COMPANY

Single will

≈ $30,000

probate tax

Dual wills

$0

on company shares

Transparent fixed-fee pricing. Most engagements are quoted as a flat-fee retainer based on the details of your file. You approve the exact fee before any work begins to avoid hourly surprises. If an hourly retainer is required in your circumstances, we will let you know in advance. 

FAQ

Ontario wills & probate FAQ.

How much is Ontario probate tax?

Ontario's Estate Administration Tax is 1.5% of the value of an estate above $50,000 that passes through probate — roughly $15,000 for every $1 million of probated assets.

What is a Secondary Corporate Will?

A Secondary Will governs assets that do not require probate to transfer, such as shares of a private Ontario (OBCA) or federal (CBCA) corporation and shareholder loans. Because it is not submitted for probate, those assets avoid the 1.5% Estate Administration Tax.

Who should consider dual wills?

Owners of private corporations, holding companies, or significant shareholder loans typically benefit most. A lawyer-drafted Primary Will plus Secondary Corporate Will is required — DIY kits cannot structure this correctly.

ONLINE DIGITAL INTAKE

Start your matter in two minutes.

Your matter receives a transparent, fixed-fee retainer quote customized to the details you submit, avoiding open-ended hourly billing.

  1. Step 1: Online Intake Submission

    Complete this 2-minute digital intake form with your matter details.

  2. Step 2: Digital Retainer & Conflict Check

    A licensed Ontario lawyer reviews your intake and emails your fixed-fee digital retainer agreement and ID verification details.

  3. Step 3: Flat-Fee Payment & Execution

    Once the retainer is signed and funds paid, we draft, review, or execute your legal documents either remotely via video or at our office.