Yes, online wills created through platforms like LexWills are legally valid in Mississauga provided they meet the Succession Law Reform Act requirements: written form, signed by you, and witnessed by two independent adults who also sign. Mississauga is in Ontario, so Ontario will laws apply. Online wills work well for Mississauga residents with straightforward situations—single, no dependents, modest assets. For more complex situations (blended families, business interests, minor children), many Mississauga residents consult with local estate lawyers for custom planning or will review.

A single Ontario will covers all your real estate, regardless of location within the province. If you own property in multiple provinces or countries, you may need separate wills for each jurisdiction—this is called "probate in multiple offices." Our Mississauga estate lawyers can advise on multi-property planning and help you structure your estate efficiently. Some situations benefit from trusts or joint ownership to avoid probate complications.

Yes. Lexaltico has offices in Mississauga (90 Matheson Blvd W) and offers will review services. We can examine your LexWills document for errors, missing provisions, or tax inefficiencies before you sign. A review costs $300-$800 and often catches problems worth far more to fix beforehand. We can also compare your draft to Ontario law requirements and recommend improvements. Many Mississauga residents find a quick lawyer review of their online will worthwhile as insurance against costly mistakes.

Keep the original signed will in a safe place: a bank safety deposit box, a lawyer's vault, or a safe at home. Provide copies to your executor and keep one at home for reference. Do NOT keep it in a place where it might be destroyed (like a car glove compartment or basement prone to flooding). If the original is lost or destroyed before your death, courts may accept a copy, but proving the will's terms becomes difficult and expensive. Some Mississauga residents use Lexaltico's secure vault service to store their will safely.

Probate fees in Ontario (which apply in Mississauga) are 1.5% of the estate value on estates exceeding $50,000. For a home worth $800,000 plus other assets totaling $200,000 ($1 million total), probate fees would be $15,000. You can reduce this by designating life insurance or RRSP beneficiaries (which pass outside probate) or using joint ownership for your home (though this carries risks for blended families). Our Mississauga lawyers help structure estates to minimize probate while maintaining flexibility.

If you move within Ontario, your Mississauga-made will remains valid. If you move to another province or country, check the laws of your new location—some recognize Ontario wills, others require a new will compliant with local law. If you own real estate in multiple provinces, you may need separate wills for each. Our estate lawyers can advise on multi-jurisdictional planning before or after a move. A will made in Ontario is typically recognized for moveable property even if you relocate.