WILLS AND ESTATES LAWYER TORONTO
Proper estate planning is the only way to protect your assets and your family’s future. As your dedicated wills and estates lawyer in Toronto, Nihang Law helps you draft clear, enforceable wills and powers of attorney.
We work with you, and for you, to help you achieve your long-term personal and financial goals with comprehensive planning advice that will help avoid serious legal, financial and emotional consequences for you and your loved ones.
Many assume that if people die without a will, the government will take their property and assets. However, it is certainly true that it is more complicated and expensive to distribute your assets to your loved ones without a will.
From wills, powers of attorney and guardianship matters, to trusts and asset protection planning, we will provide advice that helps you organize your affairs and gain peace of mind.
Our Protective Planning services include:
Will Preparation
Your Will is the cornerstone of your estate plan. It is the only way to ensure your assets are distributed exactly as you wish, rather than by government default. We work with you to clearly articulate your intentions, appoint a trusted executor, and minimize the risk of family disputes after you are gone.
Planning for Minor or Disabled Beneficiaries
Leaving assets to children or family members with disabilities requires specialized care. We help you structure trusts and appoint guardians to ensure your loved ones are financially protected and personally cared for. This includes planning that protects government benefit eligibility (such as Henson Trusts) and ensures money is managed responsibly until beneficiaries are of age.
Updating Your Existing Will
Life rarely stands still. Marriage, divorce, the birth of children, or a change in financial status can all render an old Will obsolete. We review your current documents to ensure they still reflect your reality and make the necessary updates—whether via a codicil or a new Will—to keep your plan legally valid and effective.
Powers of Attorney for Property
Incapacity can happen unexpectedly. A Power of Attorney for Property allows you to designate a trusted person to manage your financial affairs—such as paying bills, maintaining real estate, and handling investments—if you become unable to do so yourself. This prevents the government from stepping in to control your finances.
Powers of Attorney for Health Care
Who will speak for you if you cannot speak for yourself? This document appoints a substitute decision-maker to consult with doctors and make medical decisions on your behalf. It ensures that your health is managed by someone who understands your values and has your best interests at heart.
Planning for Minor or Disabled Beneficiaries
Leaving assets to children or family members with disabilities requires specialized care. We help you structure trusts and appoint guardians to ensure your loved ones are financially protected and personally cared for. This includes planning that protects government benefit eligibility (such as Henson Trusts) and ensures money is managed responsibly until beneficiaries are of age.
Personal Care Directives (Living Wills)
While a Power of Attorney appoints a person to decide, a Living Will outlines your wishes. This document provides specific instructions regarding end-of-life care, pain management, and the use of life support. It relieves your family of the burden of making agonizing choices during a medical crisis by making your desires clear in advance.
Probate and Estate Administration
Being an executor is a significant responsibility that comes during a time of grief. We assist executors in navigating the probate court process (validating the Will), settling estate debts, filing necessary returns, and distributing assets to beneficiaries. We handle the complex legal administration so you can focus on your family.
Why Choose Nihang Law?
Not sure where to start? Estate planning can feel overwhelming. We are here to answer your questions and help you determine which documents are right for your specific situation.