Will signing & witnessing
Execute and witness a Last Will under lawyer supervision.
Can I sign a Will or Power of Attorney online in Ontario?
Handled with a licensed Ontario lawyer.
Execution and witnessing rules for Wills and POAs are strict — two witnesses are required and virtual witnessing has specific conditions. A lawyer confirms the signing method before booking.
- Lawyer supervised
- Two witnesses
- Affidavit of Execution
How it works with enotarypublic
A lawyer reviews the final document, confirms the witnessing method, and supervises the signing. Any question about capacity, undue influence or wording is referred to the lawyer.
Strict execution rules: Whether a Will or POA can be signed by video depends on strict statutory conditions, which the lawyer confirms for your document.
General legal information for Ontario residents, not formal legal advice.
What this covers
A Will must be signed and witnessed following strict requirements. This service arranges the supervised signing and witnessing of your Will, including the affidavit of execution where needed.
When you’d need it
- Executing a new Will
- Updating an existing Will
- Estate planning
- Preparing for probate
General information only — not legal advice. Whether this can be completed online depends on the document and the receiving institution; we confirm before you book.
Related situations
Will & POA signing — common questions
Can a Will or Power of Attorney be signed online in Ontario?▾
Execution and witnessing rules for Wills and POAs are strict — two witnesses are required and virtual witnessing has specific statutory conditions. A lawyer confirms the signing method for your document before booking.
Who supervises the signing?▾
A licensed Ontario lawyer supervises the signing and the witnessing, and an Affidavit of Execution is commissioned.
What if there is a question about capacity?▾
Any question about capacity, undue influence, or the wording of the document is referred to the lawyer. This service is not a substitute for legal advice about your estate.
More general questions are answered on our FAQ page.