Wills & Estates · Ontario

Somebody passed away, and you don't know what happens next.

Twenty minutes with a licensed Ontario wills & estates lawyer, so you know what actually happens next.

This is a 20-minute call. We cover as much as we can and stop at twenty minutes. If more is needed, we will say what the next step is and what it would cost.
  • What actually needs to happen next, step by step
  • Whether probate is even required in this case
  • What it would cost to have us handle it
$150HST included

Credited in full toward your file if you retain us(once payment is received)

Request your call

A wills & estates lawyer calls you at a time we confirm by email. Name, email and phone are required.

When works best?

You'll pay $150 by Interac e-transfer on the next screen to confirm your time.

Request sent

We'll confirm a time by email. Once a time is set, you'll pay $150 by Interac e-transfer to confirm your call.

This is a 20-minute call. We cover as much as we can and stop at twenty minutes. If more is needed, we will say what the next step is and what it would cost.

What this actually looks like

From real Treadstone Law wills & estates matters. Names and identifying detail removed — click through to read the full case study.

Funds released, bills paid, and the estate settled within a well-managed timeline.Read the case study →
A clear win, with full access secured and both issues resolved in our client's favour.Read the case study →
Certificate issued through the simplified process; estate distributed without a full probate application.Read the case study →
Prevention — the will was properly signed before it was needed, and the problem never happened.Read the case study →
3,609published case studies across all 9 practice areas
4,107published articles
6,060plain-English answers

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What people bring to a 20-minute call

Typical situations, not quotes — not tied to any one person.

  • Someone has died, and you're not sure whether probate is even required
  • A will that hasn't been updated in years, and a life that's changed since it was signed
  • Being named executor, with no idea what the role actually involves
  • A power of attorney question, for yourself or for an aging parent
What clients say

In their own words

“Setting up powers of attorney alongside our wills was explained clearly, including what each document actually covers.”

E.F. · Powers of attorney · Peterborough

“I appreciated getting a plain-English summary of my will before I read through the legal document itself.”

A.K. · Making a will · Guelph

“Being an out-of-town executor, I worried I'd need to travel constantly, but almost everything was done remotely.”

O.A. · Executor · Peel Region

Shared with permission. Initials changed to protect client privacy.

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How it works

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Request a timeFill in the form above — takes under a minute.
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Pay $150 by e-transfer once confirmedConfirms your call.
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A wills & estates lawyer calls at the confirmed timeTwenty minutes, one question, real answers.

Before you book

Why pay for a call?

It's twenty minutes of a licensed Ontario lawyer's time, not a sales pitch — and it's credited in full toward your file if you decide to retain us.

What if I need more than 20 minutes?

We cover as much as we can and stop at twenty minutes. If more is needed, we'll tell you exactly what the next step is and what it would cost — no surprise charges.

Is it really credited back?

Yes — in full, toward your file, once payment is received, if you retain us.

Who calls me?

A licensed Ontario wills & estates lawyer, at a time we confirm with you by email. It's a real lawyer on the call, not a bot or a salesperson.

What if I can't pay within 6 hours?

Pay within 6 hours to keep your time. Otherwise it's released and you can book another.

You don't have to figure this out alone.

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