Wills Resources

ACE Publications

External Resources

Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)

Wills

Ontario Bar Association

Preparing a Will and Power of Attorney

Ministry of the Attorney General

Estate Administration Tax Calculator

Estate Administration: The Role of the Public Guardian and Trustee

Law Society of Ontario

Law Society Referral Service: www.findlegalhelp.ca or 1-855-947-5255 or 416-947-5255 (within the GTA), Monday – Friday, between 9 am – 5 pm

Locating a will, legal file or document

Remote Commissioning

Government of Ontario

What to do When Someone Dies

Government of Canada

What to do When Someone Has Died

Notify the Federal Government of a Death

Having a Will and Making Funeral Plans

Asking For a Clearance Certificate

Legal Clinics

Legal Clinics in Ontario Providing Legal Services for POAs/Wills and Other Resources

Additional Resources

City of Toronto: Assistance with Funeral Expenses

GTA Wills Clinic (Pro Bono Students Canada): 416-548-5010

Legislation

Estates Act, RSO 1990, C E21

Estates Administration Act, RSO 1990, c E22

Succession Law Reform Act, RSO 1990, C S26

Family Law Act, RSO 1990, C F3

The Steps to Justice website offers step-by-step information about wills and other common legal problems