At What About Law Professional Corporation, we understand that estate planning is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family, preserve your wealth, and ensure your wishes are honoured. A carefully prepared will and power of attorney can spare your loved ones confusion, conflict, and unnecessary expenses during already difficult times.

Whether your needs are simple or complex, our team offers thoughtful, personalized legal advice tailored to your life, your values, and your goals.

⚖️ Our Estate Planning Services Include:

📝 Last Will and Testament

A will is the cornerstone of every estate plan. We help you:

• Appoint executors you trust to manage your estate
• Name guardians for minor children
• Outline specific bequests and distribute your assets according to your wishes
• Structure mirror or mutual wills for couples
• Avoid Ontario’s default intestacy rules, which may not reflect your personal or family dynamics

🧾 Powers of Attorney

Protect your future by appointing someone you trust to act on your behalf if you become unable to do so:

• Continuing Power of Attorney for Property – Manage your finances, real estate, and legal affairs
• Power of Attorney for Personal Care – Make medical and personal care decisions in line with your values and preferences

🛡 Trust Planning & Asset Protection

Tailored solutions for blended families, dependants with special needs, or complex estates:

• Testamentary Trusts – Delay or control distributions for minors or young adults
• Henson Trusts – Protect entitlement to disability benefits
• Spousal & Family Trusts – Preserve assets, reduce taxes, and ensure multi-generational transfers

💰 Tax Minimization & Probate Planning

Smart planning can save your estate time and money:

• Avoid or reduce Ontario Estate Administration Tax (probate fees)
• Maximize RRSP, RRIF, and TFSA rollovers
• Consider multiple wills, joint ownership, and named beneficiaries to streamline estate administration

🏢 Business & Succession Planning

If you own a business or hold corporate shares, we can help:

• Create dual wills for corporate and personal assets
• Draft buy-sell agreements or succession strategies
• Coordinate with your accountant to align with tax planning goals

🔁 Regular Updates & Life Event Planning

Life changes—your estate plan should too. We assist with:

• Updates following marriage, divorce, birth, retirement, or immigration
• Emergency planning in case of sudden illness or incapacity
• Review of beneficiary designations on insurance, pensions, and registered plans

  👥 Who We Serve

• Young families creating a first will and naming guardians
• Professionals and entrepreneurs managing growing estates
• Common-law and blended families seeking clarity and protection
• Seniors planning for long-term care and asset distribution
• Executors requiring legal support to administer an estate
• Individuals with cross-border or international estate concerns