Canadian Legal Wills

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Our Team

Meet the dedicated professionals behind LegalWills who are committed to making estate planning accessible and affordable for all Canadians.

Executive Team

CEO

Tim Hewson

Tim is a storied business leader with experience in telecommunications, e-commerce, business management, and more. Since graduating from the Loughborough University of Technology in the UK with an Honours degree in Human Factors, Tim has accumulated over 15 years of experience as a telecommunications consultant and Business Manager. Presently, Tim has accumulated over 26 years of experience helping people write their Will and other estate planning documents, currently pioneering the estate planning industry by making these services accessible and affordable for everyone.

“As Founder and CEO, I set the long-term vision and strategic direction of the company, ensuring that LegalWills.ca continues to make essential services accessible and affordable for consumers. I also oversee key partnerships and innovation initiatives, and remain accountable for the company’s overall growth and success.”

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CTO

Henry Raud

Henry is an experienced executive with a career that spans over 30 years in PC, telecommunications, and software development. Since graduating with an Honours Computer Science degree from the University of Toronto, Henry has held several technology and executive management positions in multinational corporations, delivering many complex software solutions.

“As Founder and CTO, I lead the company’s technology strategy, overseeing all website and software development while also managing the corporation’s financial operations.”

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Chief Strategy Officer

Jessica Houle

Jessica Houle, LL.L., J.D. is a bilingual Franco-Ontarian Wills & Estates lawyer with over a decade of experience helping Canadians navigate estate planning and administration with clarity and care. She holds dual Civil Law and Common Law degrees from the University of Ottawa and leads estate work within her boutique wills and estates firm. Jessica is deeply committed to community education, access to justice, and making estate planning more human and approachable.

“As the CSO, I provide the strategic direction that ensures the products and solutions evolve in the right way for users, working alongside our Director of Technology whose technical execution turns that guidance into the functional platform people rely on.”

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Director of Technology

Rene Dare

Rene Dare is a seasoned technology leader with over 20 years of experience. Trained as a Systems Engineer, he brings deep expertise in cloud infrastructure, security, and scalable platform design. As Director of Technology at LegalWills, Rene ensures the platform meets rigorous reliability and security standards while delivering an intuitive, user-centred experience through complex legal workflows. He is driven by a belief that technology should serve people and expand access to essential legal services.

“As the Director of Technology, I am responsible for managing the day-to-day execution of technical initiatives, supporting product enhancements, and aligning technology decisions with business goals.”

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Leadership Team

CMO, Marketing Lead

Darcy Boucher

Darcy is an entrepreneur, marketing / communications professional, and Canadian Armed Forces Veteran. She started her boutique digital marketing agency in 2013 and has been working with LegalWills since 2019 as their marketing and media lead.

Legal Lead

Brad Sniderman

Brad is an attorney practicing in estate planning and probate. For the past 25 years he has been advising clients on the various options for setting up an estate plan, with the goal of preserving their estates and limiting tax liability.

Customer Service Lead

Alexandra Belanger

Alexandra has over 10 years of experience in corporate commercial law and employment law. She joined LegalWills in 2020 and provides customer support to guide customers through the company's various services.

Shipping Operations Lead

Vivian Raud

Prior to joining LegalWills, Vivian enjoyed a rewarding career as an elementary school teacher. She has been with LegalWills since 2018 and supports shipping as well as other operational activities. She is a music lover and lives by the saying "music is the voice of the soul".

Our Values

We strive to empower every Canadian to take charge of their own Estate Planning.

We don't guard knowledge or service.

We aim to eliminate all barriers to estate planning information by making it accessible and affordable for every Canadian. We have over 26 years expertise and work with lawyers to do the research, so you don't have to.

We put service above everything.

We're committed to helping you with your estate planning questions and needs, regardless of whether you're a customer or not. We pride ourselves on our exceptional customer experiences and that's why we put purpose over profit. We never sell customer data or advertise third-party products and have only changed our prices once since 2001.

We're rewriting the narrative.

We're dedicated to changing the narrative around estate planning - it's more about preparation and planning than death. At LegalWills, we believe that Will writing is not about death, it's responsible financial planning.

What Do Our Customers Say?

K. Sutton

Surrey, British Columbia

I used your service to write a Will for my dear wife Christine who passed away this year. The Will was easy to fill out and very straightforward. I never had one problem arise because of the Will. You folks really don't have any idea what a comfort it was to have Chris sign your will before she passed. Things were quite simple really, but any doubt was dispelled when the Will was shown. You can't put a price on that kind of peace of mind. Again, thank you. My Will is safely done now too.

T. & C. Hazlewood

Woodstock, Ontario

We would like to compliment you/your site for the excellent completed wills which you provide. They are equal, if not more detailed than the ones we have had since 1984 prepared by a lawyer, at a far greater expense at that time.

T. Voth

Lethbridge, Alberta

I am very happy with your services for preparing Will-related documents after having signed up for the Living Will, Power of Attorney and 10-year Will option...I found the wizards to be the biggest reason I signed up with your services.

M. Finelli

Mississauga, Ontario

The will that was made on my mother's behalf did come in handy after her death. I just want to point out that this was a very easy and inexpensive way of making a will. I'm glad I became a member. I will keep you in mind if I should require your website assistance again.

A. Halvorsen

Fort McMurray, Alberta

I have never been so impressed with the customer service of a company. I will highly recommend this service to everyone I know who doesn't already have a will made.

L. Brown

Lethbridge, Alberta

I have recently used Legal Wills. I am extremely happy with the ease at which I was able to have a legal binding will, the price is great, now I have peace of mind. The customer service rep assisting me, Vivian was excellent. I had a few questions, she responded quickly with answers. I would highly recommend using Legal Wills. Thanks for offering such a great service.

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Recent Press Releases

Check out our press releases to learn more about company updates, industry innovations, and how LegalWills is empowering Canadians to take charge of their Estate Planning.

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November 12, 2024

NEW RESEARCH REVEALS TRENDS IN CHARITABLE GIVING IN CANADA

A new study conducted by LegalWills, a leading provider of online estate planning services, has uncovered significant trends in charitable giving among Canadians. The findings shed light on how more Canadians are incorporating charitable donations into their estate plans, reflecting a growing focus on leaving a lasting legacy and supporting social causes.

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December 12, 2023

LegalWills Approved as Participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation Program

LegalWills, Canada's first dedicated online Wills and estate planning platform, is proud to announce its approval as a participant in the Law Society of Ontario's Access to Innovation (A2I) program. This approval is a testament to LegalWills' dedication to innovation and the protection of clients and their private information.

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July 25, 2023

CANADIAN TECH COMPANY LEGALWILLS EXPANDS TO SOUTH AFRICA THROUGH PARTNERSHIP WITH LEGATUS TRUST

With further international expansion, LegalWills' online Will-writing services are now available in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, and South Africa.

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Online Reviews

We're committed to providing each and every one of our customers with exceptional client care. Here's what some of our customers had to say.

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Very easy to use and excellent value for money compared with other online wills that I searched. Full explanations during the step by step process, and great personal customer service when needed.I like their recommendation to use a separate detailed addendum for Executors which can be kept private and easily amended anytime on your computer. They have a host of other services like their notification service, funeral wishes, etc. Very happy with this product.

Steve Heathcote

Loved this product. So very easy to use and produced an excellent document that was pretty much what my lawyer 15 years ago produced and for a much, much higher fee. Well done Legal Wills.

Jan Kupecz

Great experience. Quicker, easier and less expensive than a lawyer. The digital access is a nice touch as well with being able to appoint key holders in case something happens. So simple and easy to setup. Would have done this ages ago if I knew how quick and painless it could be. Had my sister set hers up the same day and she had no issues either.

Mike Markle

Excellent product. Virtually foolproof step by step instructions. I have told friends and relatives that even if they have an existing lawyer prepared will and they want to make changes, Legal Wills is the way to go because it is so economical. Could not be happier. Thanks Legal Wills!

Tom and Sherry Whiteway

The process of completing my will was very straight forward, and the information provided to help me understand what to do and why to do it was very succinct and practical. It felt much like completing my online tax return. The wizard led me all the way and it was easy!

Fred Van Arragon

I was looking online about making a will and came upon this website. It's fast, user-friendly, easy, and efficient. I feel a lot better knowing I have a will in place as a parent and didn't have to pay so much to get it done. Thank you for this service, Legal Wills!

Emilie Wallace

Loved this product. So very easy to use and produced an excellent document that was pretty much what my lawyer 15 years ago produced and for a much, much higher fee. Well done Legal Wills.

Jan Kupecz

Mike Markle

Steve Heathcote

Emilie Wallace

Tom and Sherry Whiteway

Fred Van Arragon

Mike Markle

Steve Heathcote

Loved this product. So very easy to use and produced an excellent document that was pretty much what my lawyer 15 years ago produced and for a much, much higher fee. Well done Legal Wills.

Jan Kupecz

Fred Van Arragon

Emilie Wallace

Tom and Sherry Whiteway

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In The News

Hundreds of thousands of Canadians are using LegalWills to craft legal documents and the media has taken note.

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May 12, 2026

Bruce Sellery, Moolala: Money Made Simple

The New Financial Reality: Aging Careers, Digital Estates, and Buy Now Pay Later Debt Traps

Tim Hewson, CEO and co-founder of Legal Wills, breaks down how estate planning has evolved in the digital age from Bitcoin and frequent flyer miles to iPhoto libraries and legacy account holders and why every adult needs an up-to-date will.

January 8, 2026

CTV News

The importance of updating your will

Tim Hewson, the CEO of LegalWills, to tell us why writing a will is the ultimate new year’s resolution.

December 23, 2025

Dan Donovan, Ottawa Life Magazine

The Gift of Certainty: Writing a Will Made Easy & Why Every Family Should Act Now

Founded in Ottawa more than twenty years ago, LegalWills was built on a simple premise: if the process were easier, clearer, and more affordable, more Canadians would protect their families.