Simple Wills in Calgary: Clear, Affordable & Mobile Estate Planning
If you’re considering creating your first will or updating an existing one, a professionally drafted simple will provides clarity, security, and peace of mind without complexity or unnecessary costs. At Mobile Wills Calgary, we specialize in preparing straightforward, affordable, and easy-to-understand simple wills, conveniently completed at your home, office, or preferred location—fully included in our transparent flat-rate fee.
Below we clearly explain everything you need to know about simple wills in Calgary.
A simple will is a professionally prepared legal document that clearly outlines how you want your estate to be managed and distributed after your death. This essential estate-planning document typically includes:
Appointment of Your Executor:
Clearly names who you trust to manage and distribute your assets after you’re gone.Guardianship of Minor Children:
Clearly identifies trusted individuals who will care for your children if needed.Distribution of Assets:
Clearly and specifically states who receives your property, finances, personal belongings, and other assets.Basic Testamentary Trusts:
Simple provisions to protect and manage inheritances for minor children or dependents until a clearly specified age.
Simple wills clearly and directly document your intentions, reduce confusion, avoid family conflicts, and simplify the probate process after your passing.
Benefits of Having a Simple Will in Calgary
Many Albertans select simple wills for their clarity, affordability, and effectiveness. Simple wills are particularly suited for:
Individuals with clear, straightforward wishes for their assets.
Couples (often choosing mirror wills) who want aligned yet individual wills.
Young families needing guardianship and inheritance protection for children.
Retirees wanting straightforward instructions to protect their estate and heirs.
A simple will from Mobile Wills Calgary clearly gives you peace of mind, knowing your wishes are legally documented and enforceable.
Affordability & Transparent Pricing:
Mobile Wills Calgary provides clear, affordable, flat-fee pricing. Our professional drafting service includes consultation, document preparation, and execution—fully inclusive with no hidden fees or surprises.Unmatched Convenience (Fully Included Premium Mobile Service):
Our unique mobile service is always fully included, never extra. We come directly to your home, office, or chosen location—at your convenience (mornings, evenings, weekends)—to complete your simple will comfortably, quickly, and professionally.Professional Quality & Expertise:
Your simple will is drafted by an experienced lawyer, tailored precisely to your unique circumstances and fully compliant with Alberta law.Clarity & Peace of Mind:
Clearly defined instructions in your simple will ensure your family avoids stress, confusion, and disputes after your passing.
What Exactly is Included in Your Simple Will?
A professionally drafted simple will from Mobile Wills Calgary clearly includes:
Personalized Consultation:
Careful review of your specific needs and clear guidance on best practices.Clear Executor Appointment:
We help you select and name an executor who will responsibly manage your estate and fulfill your wishes.Guardianship for Minor Children:
Clearly documented choice of trusted guardians for your children, if applicable.Clearly Defined Asset Distribution:
Detailed and straightforward asset allocation clearly reflecting your intentions.Testamentary Trust Provisions for Minors:
Standard trusts managing inheritances until beneficiaries reach clearly defined ages.
DIY or online will kits may initially seem cheaper or simpler, but they frequently create costly, stressful, and complicated legal issues later on. Common problems with DIY wills include:
Ambiguities and incomplete clauses.
Failure to comply with Alberta’s strict witnessing and execution requirements.
Unintentional errors causing disputes or invalidation of the entire document.
Professional simple wills prepared by Mobile Wills Calgary clearly avoid these pitfalls, offering genuine long-term savings and peace of mind.
Simple Wills for Couples (Mirror Wills)
If you’re a couple (married or common-law), mirror wills provide an ideal, simple solution. Each partner receives an individually drafted simple will clearly reflecting similar wishes—typically leaving everything to the surviving partner first, then subsequently to children or other beneficiaries.
Mirror wills:
Clearly document your mutual intentions.
Retain flexibility for each partner to independently update their will if life circumstances change.
Provide cost-effective and straightforward estate planning for couples.
Is a Simple Will Worth the Investment?
Absolutely. A professionally drafted simple will from an estate lawyer clearly ensures your assets, your family, and your wishes are protected. Investing now prevents future legal issues, costly probate disputes, and family disagreements, offering you genuine peace of mind.
Life changes constantly, and your simple will should clearly reflect those changes. Mobile Wills Calgary recommends updating your will after significant life events such as:
Marriage, divorce, or separation.
Birth or adoption of a child.
Significant changes to your finances or assets.
Changes in your choice of executor or guardians.
We clearly help you update your simple will professionally, ensuring it remains accurate and legally enforceable.
