Documents we commission in the estate, wills & poa category
Estate documents have strict signing and witnessing requirements in Ontario, and a probate court will want proof they were signed properly. These are common estate documents that call for witnessing, an affidavit of execution or a certified copy. Will and POA signings are supervised by a licensed Ontario lawyer; signature witnessing is completed in person.
Estate documents have strict signing and witnessing requirements in Ontario, and a probate court will want proof they were signed properly. These are common estate documents that call for witnessing, an affidavit of execution or a certified copy. Will and POA signings are supervised by a licensed Ontario lawyer; signature witnessing is completed in person.
Affidavit of execution of a Will
A witness swears they saw the will-maker and the other witness sign — the sworn proof a probate court expects.
Start →Affidavit of execution of a Power of Attorney
A witness swears to the proper signing of a Continuing POA for Property or Personal Care.
Start →Continuing Power of Attorney for Property
Signing and witnessing of a POA authorizing someone to manage your finances and property.
Start →Power of Attorney for Personal Care
Signing and witnessing of a POA authorizing someone to make personal-care and health decisions.
Start →Last Will and Testament (witnessing)
Independent witnessing of a will signing, under lawyer supervision, to meet Ontario formalities.
Start →Certified copy of a Will or POA
A notary-certified reproduction of an estate document for a bank, registry or institution.
Start →Statutory declaration for an estate
A sworn statement of facts for an estate matter — such as heirship, assets or a missing document.
Start →Renunciation of estate trustee
A sworn document by which a named estate trustee gives up the right to act.
Start →Affidavit of assets and liabilities
A sworn statement of an estate’s value, often required for a probate application.
Start →We witness execution and commission the affidavit of execution, or certify copies for an estate. We do not draft Wills or Powers of Attorney or give estate-planning advice — those should be prepared and reviewed by your lawyer.