Estate Planning Cost Calculator — Canada

A simple lawyer-drafted will typically costs $400–$1,000. A will paired with powers of attorney (a common package) often runs $700–$1,500. More complex plans involving trusts, business succession or multiple wills can cost several thousand dollars. Online will kits are cheaper but riskier for anything but the simplest estate.

A core Canadian estate plan usually includes a will, a Power of Attorney for Property (financial), and a Power of Attorney for Personal Care (health). Business owners in Ontario and BC may add a secondary will for private company shares to reduce probate fees, and some plans include trusts.

For simple estates, a well-completed will kit can be valid, but small drafting or witnessing errors can invalidate it or cause disputes. For blended families, business interests, disabled beneficiaries or cross-border assets, professional drafting is strongly recommended — the cost is small next to potential litigation or tax.

Come prepared with an asset list and clear wishes, bundle documents (will plus powers of attorney) for a package rate, and keep the plan as simple as your situation allows. Investing in good planning usually reduces far larger downstream costs like probate fees, taxes and family disputes.