Last updated: March 2026
Yes. An online will is legally valid in Canada as long as it meets the formal requirements of your province — proper signing, witnessing (or holograph format), and testamentary capacity. Online platforms provide guided questionnaires that produce province-compliant documents. Many are reviewed by estate lawyers.
Remote witnessing is now permitted in most provinces following COVID-era legislative changes, making online wills even more accessible.
| Platform | Price | Provinces | Couple Discount | POA Included |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willful | $99–$249 | All except QC | Yes (~20%) | Yes (add-on) |
| Epilogue | $99–$199 | ON, BC, AB, NS | Yes | Yes (bundle) |
| NoticeConnect | Free–$149 | ON, BC, AB | No | No |
| Estateably | $299+ | Most provinces | Yes | Yes |
| Local lawyer | $300–$700 | All | Mirror will pricing | Yes |
Price: Essential $99 | Premium $199 | Couples $249 (both wills)
Willful is Canada's largest online will platform, serving all provinces except Quebec. Founded in 2017, it has helped over 200,000 Canadians create wills. The guided process takes 20–45 minutes, documents are reviewed by estate lawyers, and updates are free for the first year.
Best for: Single Canadians and couples with straightforward estates outside Quebec.
Price: Basic $99 | Plus $199 | Couples Bundle ~$299
Epilogue was built by lawyers and is particularly strong in Ontario and British Columbia. The interface is clean, documents are solid, and the platform explicitly walks you through witnessing requirements. Available in ON, BC, AB, and NS.
Best for: Ontario and BC residents who want a polished experience.
Price: Free basic | $149 premium
NoticeConnect offers a free will creation tool as a gateway to its estate administration services. The free tier is quite limited, but for very simple estates, it covers the basics. The paid tier adds more features and support.
Quebec operates under civil law, not common law, and has unique will requirements. Notarial wills — prepared before a Quebec notary — are strongly preferred because they:
While witnessed and holograph wills are legally recognized in Quebec, they require probate. For most Quebec residents, a notarial will ($500–$1,000) is worth far more than a free or cheap DIY option. See our Quebec probate guide.
Online will platforms are not appropriate for everyone. Consult an estate lawyer if you have:
The will platform generates the document; you must execute it correctly:
The question isn't just cost — it's risk-adjusted value:
See our full cost breakdown at will cost in Canada.
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