William H. Roberts, Barrister & Solicitor — Member offer being finalized.

Wills, powers of attorney and notary services at Jane Park Plaza, west Toronto

William H. Roberts is a barrister, solicitor and notary public at Jane Park Plaza on Jane Street in York, west Toronto, and says he has practised for 47 years. In his own words, his primary focus is wills: he also prepares powers of attorney, handles simple estates, notarizes documents, swears affidavits and declarations and certifies documents, and, his site says, presents matters before the Committee of Adjustment and the Toronto Local Appeal Body.

With wills, he describes his way of working like this: a first talk on the phone or in person about who should receive the estate, who should be responsible, burial or cremation and general wishes; instructions usually in person, taking one to two hours depending on what comes up; a copy of the deed to confirm how title is held; draft wills and powers of attorney sent to the client to review, each with a brief memo explaining the legal terms in simpler language; and a follow up meeting to go over any clause that is not clear. His object, he says, is for clients to be comfortable with the will and powers and to understand the clauses. Clients receive an original will and a duplicate, and two of each power of attorney, with a copy of each kept in his file. He says he takes the wills course one year and the powers course the next to keep up to date.

The office is open Monday to Friday, 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm, by appointment. A member offer is being finalized. Call 416-769-3162 and mention your CASL membership when you first get in touch.

• York
• West Toronto
• Etobicoke
• Swansea
• Toronto
• North York

The office is at Jane Park Plaza, 881A Jane St, between Eglinton and St. Clair on the east side of Jane. Open Monday to Friday, 10am to noon and 2pm to 4pm, by appointment only.

Phone

416-769-3162

Website

www.willadvocate.ca

Credentials

A member of the Law Society of Ontario and a notary public for Ontario, in his words, in practice for 47 years.

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