Wills

Will Attorneys in Richmond Hill, ON

Protect Your Loved Ones with a Properly Drafted Will

A will is the cornerstone of responsible estate planning, yet many Canadians delay creating this essential document. Without a valid will, Ontario's intestacy laws dictate how your assets are distributed and who makes decisions about your estate—outcomes that rarely reflect what you would have chosen for your family. BSG LLP provides professional will drafting services to Richmond Hill residents who want to ensure their assets pass to chosen beneficiaries and their estates are administered efficiently according to their wishes.

Creating a will is about providing clarity and security for the people you care about during an already difficult time. A properly drafted will prevents family disputes, reduces estate administration complications, and gives you control over your legacy. Our team, with over 15 years of collective experience, works with clients from all backgrounds to draft wills that honour their wishes while meeting Ontario legal requirements.

Contact us online or call (249) 501-6683 to schedule your free consultation with a Richmond Hill wills lawyer.

What Goes Into a Comprehensive Will?

We begin by conducting a thorough review of your assets, including real estate, bank accounts, investments, business interests, and personal property. Understanding your complete financial picture allows us to ensure all assets are properly addressed in your will.

Beneficiary Designations

We help you decide who should receive your assets and in what proportions. These decisions may be straightforward or complex, depending on your family situation. We guide clients through considerations like providing for spouses, dividing assets among children, making specific bequests, and including charitable donations.

Executor Appointment

Your executor administers your estate, pays debts and taxes, and distributes assets to beneficiaries. We help you select someone capable, trustworthy, and willing to serve in this demanding role, and recommend naming alternate executors.

Guardianship Provisions

For parents of minor children, your will should specify who will care for your children if you and the other parent are deceased. This decision deserves careful thought and conversation with potential guardians.

Funeral and Special Instructions

Your will can address funeral preferences, digital asset access, and instructions for handling business interests or unique assets.

Important Considerations for Richmond Hill Residents

Richmond Hill's real estate market has seen significant appreciation over the years, meaning many residents have estates subject to Ontario's estate administration tax. While this tax cannot always be avoided, strategic planning, including joint ownership arrangements and beneficiary designations, can sometimes reduce the burden on your estate.

Blended families require especially careful will planning to balance obligations to current spouses with desires to provide for children from previous relationships. Clear documentation prevents disputes and ensures all family members are treated according to your wishes.
Business owners in Richmond Hill need wills that address business succession. Without proper planning, business assets may be forced into liquidation to pay estate taxes or divided among beneficiaries who disagree about the company's future.
Common-law partners should pay special attention to will planning. Unlike married spouses, common-law partners do not automatically have the same inheritance rights under Ontario law. Your will must explicitly provide for your partner to ensure they're protected.

Our Will Drafting Process

Creating your will begins with a detailed conversation about your family situation, assets, and goals. We explain your options and the legal implications of different choices, ensuring you understand how your decisions will affect your estate and beneficiaries.

We prepare a draft will for your review and walk through the document carefully, explaining each provision. If you want changes, we can revise the will until it perfectly captures your intentions. Proper will execution is critical to validity—we provide clear instructions and typically supervise signing to ensure Ontario's technical requirements are met.

Why Choose BSG LLP for Your Richmond Hill Will?

Experienced Counsel: Over 15 years of combined experience drafting wills for diverse family situations
Thorough Planning: Comprehensive review of your assets, family dynamics, and wishes
Clear Drafting: Precisely worded documents that meet all legal requirements
Personalized Service: Individual attention to your unique circumstances
Cultural Sensitivity: Respectful service to clients from all backgrounds
Affordable Access: Free initial consultations to discuss your will needs

Create Your Will Today

Don't leave your family's future to government formulas and uncertain outcomes. A properly drafted will provides security, clarity, and peace of mind. BSG LLP can help you create a legally sound will that protects your family and honours your wishes.

Contact us online or call (249) 501-6683 to arrange your free consultation.

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