回復 3#AAC
You do not need to disclose all your properties if you do not want to but it is recommended to do so. If you don't then be prepare having people fighting over the unlisted assets after you passed away. And remember to keep your will updated.
回復 4#esee
Depending on how much work they need to do but a simple will should not cost to much.
You need to know all your assets like real estate, cash, investments and so on. Have an idea of all the beneficiaries and how do you want to distribute your assets. If you have children then you need to appoint a guardian in your will and you also need a Executor for your will. You have to notified the "guardian", "Executor" and they are willing to do so, remember to find someone you can trust and likely they will still be alive after you passed away. That's my two cents!
I think you should seek legal advice for that but I am sure they need all the information you mentioned so the "executor" can verify the "beneficiary".
Anyone use those "Wills guide for Canada" before? They are available in LDrug and include the will forms to print. I read one and seems very easy to setup for myself and family, as everything is just fill in the blanks. The hardest part is getting 2 witnesses to sign the completed forms with you at the same time.
When my dad setup his will, I went through similar exercise with a lawyer and his secretary. The only difference is the higher $$ fee and the permanent(I was told) storage of the signed will.
I am still wondering if I need to pay the lawyer $$$ to get my will done.