Will for Common-Law Couples in Ontario
A legally valid will built to Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act by a licensed attorney — written with common-law couples in mind.
What common-law couples should know
- Common-law partners are often NOT automatically protected by intestacy rules — which makes a will more urgent, not less.
- In many jurisdictions a common-law partner does not inherit automatically without a will.
- Name each other expressly, and name each other as attorney for property and personal care.
- Without documents in place, your partner may have no authority to act for you in a medical emergency.
- Ontario follows Ontario law — your will is governed by the Succession Law Reform Act.
- A formal Ontario will must be signed in front of two witnesses, and each witness must sign in front of you and the other witness.
- Ontario recognises holograph wills — a will written wholly in your own handwriting and signed by you, with no witnesses required.
Pricing
Simple, transparent pricing. No hidden fees, no subscriptions.
Both plans are completely free — pick based on how much customization you need.
Basic Will
Essential estate planning for straightforward needs
No cost, ever
- Last Will & Testament
- Instant PDF download
- Free will & secure vault storage
- Secure cloud vault storage
- AI-guided will builder
- Standard support
Advanced Will
Full customization for complex estate needs
No cost, ever
- Everything in Basic
- Substitute executors
- Pet care provisions
- Cash legacies & specific bequests
- Age-based trusts
- Burial & funeral instructions
- Priority support
Optional Add-ons
Complete Bundle
Every add-on in one discounted package — POA, spousal will, living will, family trust, e-notary, printed delivery and affidavit
Power of Attorney
Power of Attorney documents
$19Spousal Will
Mirrored will for your spouse/partner
$19E-Notary
Electronic notarization of your will
$49Frequently asked questions
Why do common-law couples need a will?
Common-law partners are often NOT automatically protected by intestacy rules — which makes a will more urgent, not less.
Is an online will valid in Ontario?
Yes, provided it meets the signing and witnessing requirements that apply in Ontario under the Succession Law Reform Act. We guide you through what is needed.
Do I need a lawyer?
Ontario law lets you make your own will. Our platform was designed by a licensed attorney. Complex estates still benefit from individual advice.
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