
Ali Ahmari’s Legal Highlights
Is having a will in Ontario mandatory? No — but
Ali Ahmari’s Legal Highlights
- Is having a will in Ontario mandatory? No — but without a will, your estate will be distributed by default laws that may not reflect your wishes.
- What happens if someone dies in Ontario without a will? Their assets are distributed based on Ontario's Succession Law Reform Act, starting with the spouse, children, then extended family.
- When should I consult a wills & estates lawyer in Ontario?

When you:
- Get married or divorced
- Have children
- Buy property or start a business
- Move to or from Canada
- Have significant assets
- Want to avoid future family disputes
