An estate planning lawyer you can trust

Estate planning is an extremely important exercise. An estate planning lawyer at Westcoast Wills can help you choose and customize the appropriate combination of documents, possibly including a willtrustpower of attorney, and representation agreement.  We also thoroughly review all your personal and financial circumstances as part of the estate planning process to ensure:

• Your assets will pass to the people you choose with the least amount of disputes, costs and delay.
• Your minor children are cared for by people who you choose.
• You have control over your health care and finances in the event that you become incapacitated.

Why Choose Us

Flat Fees

95% of our clients are charged predictable flat rates.

Specialization

We focus only on estate planning, probate, tax and corporate law.

Respected

With awards won and hundreds of 5-star reviews, we’re well known for our top-quality advice and friendly service.

Charitable

We donate 1% of all revenue to charity.

How We Can Help

Westcoast Wills & Estates provides a number of services related to estate and incapacity planning:

Client Reviews

Our Clients Love Us

Don’t just take our word for it; here’s a sample of what clients are saying about us.

  • “My partner and I recently worked with Westcoast Wills and Estates to prepare our wills, powers of attorney, and representation agreements, and we couldn’t be happier with the experience. Bronte was absolutely fantastic–personable, professional, and incredibly thorough. She took the time to walk us through each document in detail, answered all of our questions clearly, and made what could have been a daunting process feel simple and manageable. Even when we had to make a few last-minute changes, she turned around the final documents quickly and efficiently. We’re so grateful for her guidance and would confidently recommend this firm to anyone looking for help with their estate planning.”

    Michael J

  • “I recently had a Will and Trust done at Westcoast Wills and Estates. I initially went with them because of their upfront, transparent, and reasonable fee structure. After being “nickel and dimed” to death by a previous law firm, I wanted a flat rate for my Will and Trust.

    I dealt with a fabulous lawyer, Mudit Jain. He is a tax and estate specialist who explained everything thoroughly and offered advice on how to set up my estate in the most tax efficient way possible. He’s extremely knowledgeable, very personable and was available to answer any questions I had during the process.

    I’m very pleased with the whole experience and I highly recommend Mudit Jain at Westcoast Wills and Estates.”

    Cheryl B.

  • “Jackson Sinclair and his support team are great to deal with. He assisted both my elderly mother and disabled brother through the process of updating/preparing all documentation necessary and appropriate for their later years and end of life wishes, and did so respect and compassion.

    Previous to meeting Jackson, they had had an awful experience with a lawyer from a different firm – who was meant to have been an expert on wills and estate planning – instead that lawyer and his team were arrogant and sloppy – both in the advice given and their documentation resulting in multiple corrections and edits to be made.

    There was none of that with Jackson and his team – with them, everything was prepared correctly the first time.”

    Janet D.

  • “This is a better late than never review, since I had postponed updating my will for far too long. It’s a daunting experience to face the future, and it is far too easy to keep putting off the inevitable.
    When I first contacted WestCoast Wills, I was actually nervous just making the call, but the young lady I spoke with was very calm and empathetic. I made an appointment with Nick Russell and as soon as I met him, I felt an instant rapport. He was pleasant, knowledgeable and thorough, and took the time to explain everything to me. He put me at ease and within a few weeks, I had it all done. I wish now that I hadn’t left it so long, but now that it’s been done at last, I feel wonderful!
    I highly recommend not only WestCoast Wills, but Nick Russell as well. Now my son and his wife have decided to use him for their estate planning…….and she’s a lawyer herself!”

    Ann S.

  • “Just finished getting our Will and associated documents completed.
    We found Jessica to be professional, knowledgeable, and very pleasant.
    She explained well all the options and answered any questions we had.
    Pricing was up front and no extra hidden charges.
    Very good.”

    Keiko S.

Estate planning services provided

These are some of the services and materials that our law firm offers in the area of estate planning. If you have more questions or don’t see the service you need, please contact us.

Estate Planning FAQs

Here are some of the most common questions that our lawyers routinely hear.

A will is a basic document that everyone should have because it says what happens with your assets after you die.

Westcoast Wills is available to meet from anywhere, using videoconferencing. Our estate planning lawyers also have four convenient offices: on Lonsdale in North Vancouver, on West Broadway in Vancouver, on Production Way in Burnaby, and next to the Sea to Sky Highway in Squamish. We also know of estate lawyers in other areas of the province and would be happy to share their names.

Estate planning lawyers are different than more generalized lawyer because we focus on estate planning only. Generalized lawyers who draft wills and notaries who draft wills tend to focus only on that – drafting a will. At a typical 15 to 30 minute meeting with them, they go straight into questions like “who do you want as your executor” and “who do you want to give your assets to?.” Creating an estate plan before getting to the will often saves you money on taxes, eliminates disputes after you die and eliminates the need for probate. A meeting with a proper estate planning lawyer should take between 1 and 2 hours.

More Estate Planning FAQs

We answer other common questions in our estate planning FAQs.

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