Making a will in Canada doesn't require a lawyer — but it does require a service built for Canadian law. US services like Trust & Will are not valid in Canada. We tested every major Canadian online will platform and ranked them by ease of use, province coverage, document quality, and value.
| Service | Price (CAD) | Provinces | POA Included | Quebec | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willful | $99–$199 | All | ✅ $199 plan | ⚠️ Limited | ★★★★★ |
| LegalWills.ca | $34.95–$79.90 | All | ✅ | ⚠️ Limited | ★★★★ |
| Epilogue | $139–$249 | ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, NS | ✅ | ❌ | ★★★★ |
| NotarizeIt | $89 | All | ❌ | ❌ | ★★★ |
| Canada Will | Free–$149 | All | ✅ | ⚠️ | ★★★ |
Prices in CAD. Verified May 2026. ⚠️ = limited Quebec support; full Quebec coverage requires a notary.
Willful is Canada's most popular online will platform for good reason: clean interface, province-specific documents, attorney-reviewed templates, and a complete estate plan option that includes power of attorney for property and personal care. Founded in Toronto in 2017, they've helped 150,000+ Canadians.
Plans: Basic Will ($99) · Complete Will ($139) · Complete with POA ($199 for individuals, $249 for couples)
Best for: Most Canadians outside Quebec wanting a complete, attorney-backed estate plan.
LegalWills.ca is the most affordable option, starting at $34.95 CAD for a basic will. They cover all Canadian provinces and territories, and their documents are legally valid when properly executed. The interface is older but functional. Great choice if budget is the primary concern.
Plans: My Last Will ($34.95) · Complete ($49.95) · Family Package ($79.90)
Epilogue has the most modern, polished interface of any Canadian service — think Apple-level design compared to the others. Founded by Canadian lawyers, their documents are thorough and the guided process is excellent. Currently available in ON, BC, AB, MB, SK, and NS. Not yet available in all provinces.
Plans: Individual ($139) · Couples ($249) — includes will and POA
Quebec follows the Civil Code, not common law. For the strongest legal protection in Quebec, you need a notarial will — signed before a Quebec notary — which does not require probate. Online will services can create holograph wills (handwritten) or witnessed wills for Quebec, but these are more complex to execute on death. If you're in Quebec, consult a Quebec notary for proper estate planning.
Yes — with proper execution. Each province has specific requirements:
Reputable online services like Willful provide province-specific signing instructions so you execute correctly.
Canadian will services are not valid in the United States. US residents should see our Best Online Will Maker (US) guide. Our top pick is Trust & Will — complete estate plans from $199, valid in all 50 states.
Willful covers all provinces · Attorney-reviewed · From $99 CAD
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Willful is our top pick for most Canadians in 2026 — it covers all provinces, includes attorney-reviewed documents, and offers a complete estate plan with power of attorney from $199 CAD.
Online wills range from $34.95 (LegalWills.ca basic) to $249 CAD (Epilogue couples plan). Willful's most popular plan is $139 CAD. Attorney-drafted wills typically cost $500–$1,500 CAD.
Yes — Willful serves all 10 provinces and 3 territories. Quebec is supported with limitations (see above). For Ontario and BC, all three top services work well.
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