Michel Sicotte
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Making a proper will is vital. After all, it decides how property is managed and distributed after death. All too often, cost and time-effective home-drawn wills are chosen out of simplicity. With some wills available for less than $100 and completed in fewer than 15 minutes, it's a tempting option. Read our blog to understand why home-drawn wills are never worth your while.

Did you know, November is Ontario Bar Association's Make a Will Month? Throughout November, OBA members are offering free public seminars about the importance of having a will and having it done by a lawyer. Look out for member volunteers in libraries and community hubs throughout Ontario this month. Find your nearest participating location here.

We will remember them. This Remembrance Day, Sicotte Guilbault honours the men and women who have given their lives in service to our country.

Without a will, the Ontario Succession Law Reform Act governs how property is distributed to surviving relatives. According to a 2018 poll by @angusreidinstitute, over half (51%) of Canadians have no last will and testament in place. Only 35% say they have one that is up to date. A fundamental element for individuals to protect their assets and their family, it's surprising just how many people don't have a will. The most common reasons for not having one include: