Clayton Law Professional Corporation
“After going through various lawyers I landed on Darrin and his main priority was for me not to spend my money I have.”
Best Estate Planning Lawyers in Ottawa, ON
24 firms listed · all 24 in Ottawa · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 20, 2026
Mann Lawyers
“He was very timely in his responses and negotiated pretty-well on my behalf to secure a favourable response under challenging conditions.”
Delaney's Law Firm
“Great guidance and great value for money, would recommend them to anyone and they did this during COVID when most firms were not accepting new clients based on workloads / complexity”
Nelligan Law
“His deep expertise and strategic approach not only exceeded my expectations but also doubled the initial offer from my employer.”
Dabros Law
“The moment I contacted the firm I was impressed by the professionalism and responsiveness of the team.”
Merovitz Potechin
“Your professionals and support exceeded my expectations and I look forward to a future professional relationship with your firm.”
The 24 firms listed for Ottawa, ON prepare wills, powers of attorney and trusts for clients. Details about packages and appointments come from each firm's own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Ottawa, ON
All 24 firms we list here are in Ottawa itself. We have 50 firms in Ottawa on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,215 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (86%) and quality (72%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "understanding". 1 is open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are business law (3), commercial litigation (3), construction law (3), estate litigation (3) and family law (3). 1 shows a licence on its website. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 29 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 2 offer payment plans and 6 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page and 17 list a public email. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do any estate planning firms listed for Ottawa offer free consultations?
6 of the 24 firms listed here say the first meeting is free. That normally buys a conversation about what you need and a quote, rather than advice on the documents themselves. Confirm the scope when you make the appointment.
Tierney Stauffer
“In what was otherwise an extremely stressful and challenging situation, I always felt very supported by Susan and could count on her and her team to understand and represent me and my interests.”
Kerr & Nadeau
“Times were stressful for my family and me due to a workplace issue, but his commitment to defending my rights has alleviated much of that stress.”
AGB Lawyers
“Great maners and patience while people are having 1 out of many obstacles in life!”
Williams Litigation Lawyers
“Stuck to his word and followed through as promised on a tough case.”
Kelly Santini
“From the start, communication was clear and quick - the 'contract package' contained everything you could ever need to know about costs, process, timelines, and even guidance on how to set up utilities.”
Edward Conway
“We would reach out to Edward again in the future if need be and we would definitely recommend him if you want to feel powerful about coming out as a winner.”
Vice & Hunter
“Very pleasant dealing with this group, great service and dealt with all our questions and concerns in a timely fashion.”
Wvgb Personal Injury Lawyers
“He made several suggestions and changes that were beneficial to me.”
Sean Kelly Law
“They explained everything in terms that were easy to understand and provided excellent services.”
Francis Mehr
“Bally was so professional, patient and excellent to work with, Bally helped me through a stressful and complicated closing.”
Kenneth C. Pope
“Our family were introduced to Ken about 4 years ago by DSO and his team assisted us with will, power of attorney and investments for our family.”
McKöena Law
“I could not have gotten through some of the toughest times without his help and sound advice.”
Kirk Law Office
“All of her advice reflected deep and detailed knowledge of how the law applies, and she had a clear and straightforward way of communicating.”
Ottawa Wills Lawyer
“I was so pleased with his professional and responsive service that I referred him t two other family members.”
Quinn Marc-Nicholas
Monpremier Professional Corporation
“His sound advice and hard work ensured my legal and financial interests were protected throughout the divorce and helped make it possible for me to move forward into a much healthier and happier life.”
Arbique & Ahde
“He understands what is necessary to conclude a transaction, and does not add unnecessary legalize to the paperwork.”
Johnston Family Law
“My lawyer Beverley Johnston was absolutely great in dealing with all my issues very quickly, advising me on steps to take (while being realistic about expectations), and helping me take charge of the process making me feel comfortable that my interests would be protected.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Ottawa
- “Quite simply - friendly and professional service. I had my will prepared by Shane and he made the process smooth and painless, and provided explanations in plain language.” — client of Dabros Law
- “During potentially difficult and stressful time, it's nice to know that the lawyers at Vice & Hunter truly care about my well being and will go the extra mile to make sure I am well taken care of.” — client of Vice & Hunter
- “I had the occasion of working with Williams Litigation and am very satisfied with their professionalism, expertise, and dedication they brought to my case.” — client of Williams Litigation Lawyers
- “I will definitely use Sean Kelly again and highly recommend this firm.” — client of Sean Kelly Law
- “Shane helped my husband and I with our wills and he made the whole process simple and stress free.” — client of Dabros Law
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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