Do I need a Will?
What if I don't have a Will?
Can I avoid making a Will by owning everything jointly?
What about handwriting my Will or using a standard Will form from a store?

Do I need a Will?
If you have a Will, you can:

• decide who benefits from your estate (if you have dependants at the time of your death, there are special considerations and possible limits);
• give items to certain individuals;
• provide for a common law spouse, step-children or children of a common law relationship who are not related to you by blood;
• make special provisions for a handicapped relative;
• choose your Estate Trustee (formerly called an "Executor");
• choose who will be the guardian of your minor children and who will look after their assets;
• decide the age at which children or others are to receive their share of your estate;
• ensure flexibility in the administration of your estate;
• reduce the cost of administering your estate;
• reduce income taxes, particularly if you die leaving a spouse behind.

More questions?
If you have other questions or if you would like more information about Wills, please call us at (613) 836-9915, ext. 0 and arrange for a free half-hour consultation.

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