Practice Area

Wills and estate planning in BC and Ontario

Estate planning is easier when it is handled before a crisis. This practice area covers the core documents and planning decisions that protect loved ones and reduce confusion later.

Practical estate planning that ensures your wishes are clear, your loved ones are protected, and nothing is left to chance.

Individuals who need a first will or updated estate plan
Couples coordinating wills and beneficiary designations
Clients planning for incapacity as well as death

What this practice area covers

Representative flat-fee services are listed below. Final scope is confirmed upfront so clients know what work is included before the file begins.

Simple Will (single)

$420 to $650

Beneficiaries, executor appointment, specific bequests, and residuary estate instructions.

Mirror Wills (couple)

$650 to $1,000

Coordinated wills for spouses or partners with complementary intentions.

Enduring Power of Attorney (BC) or Continuing POA (ON)

$320 to $500

Financial decision-making authority that survives incapacity.

Representation Agreement (BC) or Personal Care Directive

$280 to $450

Healthcare decisions and personal care instructions when you cannot speak for yourself.

Estate Planning Consultation (1 hr)

$200

Holistic review of your situation and a plain-language roadmap for your estate plan.

Beneficiary Designation Review

$160 to $280

Review of RRSP, TFSA, life insurance, and pension designations for alignment with your will.

Why Clients Come Here

Straightforward planning documents without overcomplication

Plain-language advice about executors, beneficiaries, and powers

Remote process for busy clients in BC and Ontario

Jurisdiction

BC and Ontario, delivered remotely

Side Door Law is structured for remote legal service delivery. If the matter is within scope, clients can move from intake to advice, drafting, or review without attending an office.

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FAQ

Common questions about wills and estates

Can I get more than a simple will through this practice area?

Yes. The scope includes wills, powers of attorney, representation or personal care directives, and broader estate-planning consultations.

Do you help couples prepare coordinated documents?

Yes. Mirror wills and related planning for couples are part of the estate-planning services.

Can beneficiary designations be reviewed too?

Yes. Reviewing registered accounts, insurance, and pension beneficiary designations is available to help align them with the overall plan.

Need help with wills and estates?

Start with a free intake call. If the matter fits the practice, you will get clear next steps and a defined scope before work begins.

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