Oathstone Law

Practice Areas

How We Help

Focused legal services across five key areas — clear advice, fair pricing, and fixed fees where available.

Wills & Estates

We prepare wills, powers of attorney for property, and powers of attorney for personal care — clearly drafted and enforceable under Ontario law. Whether you're planning ahead for the first time or updating after a life change, we make the process simple.

Last Wills & Testaments Powers of Attorney (Property) Powers of Attorney (Personal Care) Estate Planning

Key Ontario Legislation

Succession Law Reform Act RSO 1990, c S.26 Estates Administration Act RSO 1990, c E.22 Substitute Decisions Act, 1992 SO 1992, c 30 Trustee Act RSO 1990, c T.23

Without a will

You decide.

Without a will, Ontario law steps in to decide who receives your estate. A simple document puts those decisions back in your hands.

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Family Law — Limited Scope Retainer

Need help with a specific motion, document, or court appearance without retaining a lawyer for the full case? Our limited scope retainers give you professional support exactly where you need it — divorce, custody, support, or property matters.

Divorce & Separation Decision-Making Parenting Time Support Property Division

Key Legislation

Family Law Act RSO 1990, c F.3 Children's Law Reform Act RSO 1990, c C.12 Divorce Act RSC 1985, c 3 (2nd Supp) — Federal Child Support Guidelines O Reg 391/97

Limited scope

Just the help
you need.

You don't have to retain a lawyer for the whole case. Get professional help for exactly the part that matters most.

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Notarizations & Commissioning

Fast, reliable notarization and commissioning services. Ammar Hussain is a Commissioner of Oaths and Notary Public — available at our Toronto or Markham offices for affidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies, and other documents.

Affidavits Statutory Declarations Certified True Copies Commissioner of Oaths

Key Ontario Legislation

Notaries Act RSO 1990, c N.6 Commissioners for Taking Affidavits Act RSO 1990, c C.17

Notarization

Same day.

Most documents notarized on the spot. Bring your document and valid ID to either office — no advance preparation needed.

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Contract Review

Before you sign, know what you're agreeing to. We review commercial agreements, leases, employment contracts, and more — identifying risks, flagging unfavourable terms, and helping you make informed decisions.

Commercial Agreements Leases Employment Contracts Independent Contractor

Key Ontario Legislation

Sale of Goods Act RSO 1990, c S.1 Consumer Protection Act, 2002 SO 2002, c 30, Sch A Statute of Frauds RSO 1990, c S.19

Contract review

Read before
you sign.

Once signed, you're bound by every clause — including the ones you didn't notice. A review costs a fraction of fixing a bad contract later.

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Marriage Contracts & Domestic Agreements

Ontario law has default rules for how property and support are handled if a marriage or common-law relationship ends. A marriage contract (prenuptial agreement) or cohabitation agreement lets you and your partner define different terms before those defaults apply — on your own schedule, with full legal advice.

Marriage Contracts Prenuptial Agreements Cohabitation Agreements Independent Legal Advice Postnuptial Agreements

Key Ontario Legislation

Family Law Act — Part IV: Domestic Contracts RSO 1990, c F.3, ss 52–59 Family Law Act — Part I: Property Rights & Equalization RSO 1990, c F.3, ss 4–16

Why It Matters

Ontario Has Default Rules.
A Marriage Contract Lets You Write Your Own.

In Ontario, marriage automatically triggers the equalization of net family property under the Family Law Act. Without an agreement, the law decides how assets divide if the relationship ends — regardless of what you both intended. A marriage contract sets your own terms, in advance.

Pre-existing Assets

Protect property, savings, or a business you brought into the relationship.

Family Inheritances

Keep inherited property or family wealth separate from the equalization calculation.

Spousal Support

Address support obligations in advance, on terms you both agree to.

Each party to a marriage contract must obtain independent legal advice for the agreement to be enforceable under Ontario law. We represent one party only. A written retainer agreement is provided before any work begins.

The Lawyer

Ammar Hussain

Barrister & Solicitor · Founder, Oathstone Law

Ammar Hussain founded Oathstone Law to provide accessible, straightforward legal services in the areas that affect people most — wills & estates, family law, marriage contracts, and contract review. He serves clients in Toronto and Markham with direct, no-handoff representation and transparent pricing.

Before launching Oathstone Law, Ammar served as an Integrity Services Investigator with Service Canada, where he conducted complex regulatory investigations into Employment Insurance fraud and collaborated with the RCMP and federal enforcement agencies. He simultaneously worked as a Legal Research Analyst at Thomson Reuters (Westlaw Edge Canada), validating case law and statutes for Ontario lawyers and judges.

During his articles at Persaud Hussain LLP, Ammar independently managed client files across family law, civil litigation, and wills & estates from intake to resolution, including court appearances, drafting pleadings and motion records, and counselling clients on litigation strategy.

Clear advice. Fair pricing. Fixed fees where possible. Limited scope available.

Education

Bachelor of Laws (LLB)University of Sussex, UK — 2018–2020

Bachelor of Arts, SociologyYork University — 2014–2017

Credentials

Called to the Bar of Ontario, 2026Member in Good Standing, Law Society of Ontario

Experience

Integrity Services InvestigatorService Canada — 2021–2026 · Transitioning to full-time private practice

Legal Research AnalystThomson Reuters / Westlaw Edge Canada

Articling StudentPersaud Hussain LLP

Law ClerkDiamond & Diamond Lawyers

Why Oathstone

Four Pillars

Direct Lawyer Access

You work directly with Ammar Hussain — the lawyer handling your file. No hand-offs. No middlemen.

Transparent Pricing

Clear fee structures and limited scope retainer options — you know exactly what you are paying for before we begin.

Legal Research Background

Trained at Thomson Reuters as a Legal Research Analyst, ensuring every position is grounded in current law.

Regulatory Investigation Experience

Years of federal regulatory investigation experience — applying statutory interpretation and exercising legal judgment under pressure.

Our Process

How It Works

From consultation to resolution, a clear path forward.

Book a Consultation

Schedule a consultation online, by phone, or email. We discuss your matter and explore how we can help.

We Review Your Matter

We carefully analyze the facts and applicable law, identifying issues and opportunities specific to your situation.

Receive a Clear Fee Quote

We provide a transparent fee estimate before proceeding. No surprises. You decide if you want to move forward.

We Get to Work

With your instructions, we execute the legal work and keep you updated every step of the way.

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Service Fees

Know what to expect. No hidden costs.

Notarizations & Commissioning

$40 + HST

Per document. Affidavits, statutory declarations, certified true copies, and other notarial acts.

Essential Will

From $400 + HST

A straightforward will covering your estate planning needs. Ideal for single individuals.

Complete Package

$500 + HST / person

Will + Power of Attorney for Property + Power of Attorney for Personal Care. Everything you need.

Couples Package

$900 + HST

2 Wills + 4 Powers of Attorney + Mutual Wills Contract. One price for both of you.

Family Law — Limited Scope

From $750 + HST

Document review & advice from $750. Motions from $2,000. Uncontested separation agreements from $2,500.

Contract Review

From $500 + HST

Standard review (up to 15 pages) from $500 flat. Complex or multi-party reviews from $1,000 flat.

Marriage Contract / Prenuptial Agreement

From $2,000 + HST

Draft and advise one party on a marriage contract or cohabitation agreement. Straightforward matters at flat fee; complex asset structures billed at $300/hr.

Independent Legal Advice — Domestic Contracts

From $750 + HST

Received a marriage contract from the other party’s lawyer? We review it with you, explain your rights, and provide a certificate of independent legal advice.

All fees discussed and agreed upon before work begins. In accordance with the Law Society of Ontario's rules on fee transparency, you will receive a written retainer agreement setting out the scope of work, fees, disbursements, and HST before any work begins. Your fee estimate is provided upfront, and you will never encounter hidden costs or surprise invoices. If your matter becomes more complex, we will discuss any changes with you and obtain your consent before proceeding. Our standard hourly rate is $300/hour + HST for matters billed on a time basis.

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Offices in Toronto and Markham. We respond within one business day.

Office Information

Toronto Office Suite 312 – 15 Wellesley St. W.
Toronto, ON M4Y 1G7

Markham Office Unit 302 – 169 Enterprise Blvd
Markham Law Chambers
Markham, ON L6G 0E7

Phone (647) 539-2036

Email ammarhussain@oathstonelaw.com

Hours Monday – Friday
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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Your Will & Powers of Attorney — How It Works

We prepare your Will and both Powers of Attorney in two sessions. Here is exactly what to expect from start to finish.

Our Fees — Plain and Simple

Service	Fee (+ HST)
Complete Package: Will + POA for Property + POA for Personal Care — per person	$500
Couples Package: 2 Wills + 4 POAs + Mutual Wills Contract — for both spouses together, all inclusive	$900
Mutual Wills Contract (if purchased separately) — for both spouses together	$349
Witness Arrangement — 2 witnesses to Will execution, if you cannot arrange your own	$199
Staged Distribution of Property — distribute estate in stages, per Will	$99
Hospital / Bedside Visit — per visit, where the lawyer attends in person	$400
Commissioned Copy of any document	$40

Why this is exceptional value: Our standard hourly rate is $300/hour. The Complete Package includes two one-hour sessions with your lawyer — that is $600 in lawyer time alone, plus all three documents drafted and executed. One fee, no surprises.

One Will per person. Each person receives their own Will and their own two Powers of Attorney. If you and your spouse are both doing your Wills, we recommend the Couples Package at $900 — this includes both sets of documents plus a Mutual Wills Contract, saving you $449 compared to purchasing everything separately.

For couples doing Wills together: In most cases, spouses come to us with what are called mirror-image Wills — each person names the other as primary beneficiary and primary executor, with the same alternate choices. This is the most common arrangement and your lawyer will walk through it with you. You are each free to give your own instructions; your Wills do not have to be identical.

Important — Joint Retainer & Conflict of Interest Disclosure: Because both of you are retaining us together, we act on a joint retainer. This means there is an inherent conflict of interest that we are required to disclose to you. When acting on a joint retainer, we cannot keep anything one of you tells us confidential from the other — anything one spouse discloses to us in connection with your Wills must be shared with both of you. Neither spouse can give us confidential instructions that are kept from the other. If at any point your instructions diverge in a material way, we may be required to cease acting for one or both of you. Your lawyer will explain this fully and obtain your informed consent before proceeding.

All fees are subject to HST (13%). Use the Fee Estimator tab to see your personalized estimate.

Session 1 — Meet with Your Lawyer

Virtual or In Person · 1 Hour

We meet to walk through everything about Wills and Powers of Attorney, discuss your personal situation, answer all your questions, and carry out any checks required to ensure your instructions are given freely and with full understanding. No paperwork needed from you beforehand.

Complete Your Instructions

After Session 1 · At Your Own Pace

After our first meeting, complete the Instructions Intake form. This is where you provide the detailed information your lawyer needs to draft your documents — executors, beneficiaries, attorneys, assets, and more.

Session 2 — Review & Execute

In Person Only · 1 Hour

We meet in person to review your finalized Will and Powers of Attorney, answer any remaining questions, and execute (sign) all documents in the presence of witnesses. Execution must take place in person — this is a legal requirement.

Witnesses for Session 2

Please plan to bring 2 witnesses to your execution appointment. Witnesses must be adults who are not beneficiaries under your Will and not named as attorneys in your Powers of Attorney. They will witness the signing of your Will and all POA documents in the same session. If you are unable to arrange witnesses, we can provide them for an additional fee of $199 + HST — this fee covers the full signing appointment.

What to Bring to Session 2

Government-issued photo ID (passport, driver's licence, etc.)
Your 2 witnesses, or let us know in advance if you need us to arrange witnesses ($199 + HST)
Any questions about the draft documents — we will walk through everything together

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Complete Package — You

Will, Power of Attorney for Property, Power of Attorney for Personal Care

$500 + HST

Complete Package — Spouse / Second Person

A separate set of documents for your spouse or partner

$500 + HST

Mutual Wills Contract

Binds both Wills so neither can be changed unilaterally after the other passes. Requires spouse's Will above. Included free in the Couples Package.

$349 + HST for both spouses (included in Couples Package)

Witness Arrangement — You

We arrange 2 independent witnesses for the execution of your Will and any POA documents — all documents signed in the same session. Fee covers the full signing appointment.

$199 + HST

Witness Arrangement — Spouse / Second Person

We arrange 2 independent witnesses for execution of your spouse's Will and any POA documents — all documents signed in the same session. Requires spouse's Will above.

$199 + HST

Staged Distribution of Property — You

Distribute your estate in stages (e.g., a portion at age 25, the remainder at 30). Your lawyer will explain this option at Session 1.

$99 + HST per Will

Staged Distribution of Property — Spouse / Second Person

Staged distribution for your spouse's Will. Requires spouse's Will above.

$99 + HST per Will

Hospital / Bedside Visit

Lawyer attends in person at a hospital, long-term care facility, or similar location — $400 per visit

$400 + HST / visit

Visits:

Commissioned Copies

Certified copy of any document (Will or POA) — $40 each

$40 + HST

Quantity:

Barrister & Solicitor

Draft Estimate For
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DescriptionAmount

Complete Package: Will + POA for Property + POA for Personal Care (You) $500.00

Subtotal$500.00

HST (13%)$65.00

Total (Est.)$565.00

Equivalent to 1.7 hours at our standard hourly rate of $300/hour — you receive 2 hours of lawyer time plus all documents in this flat fee.

This is a draft estimate for planning purposes only and does not constitute a retainer or create a solicitor-client relationship. In accordance with the Law Society of Ontario's requirements, a written retainer agreement setting out the scope of services, fees, disbursements, and HST will be provided and signed before any work begins. Fees are subject to change based on the complexity of your matter.

Understanding Wills & Powers of Attorney

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How We Help

Wills & Estates

Family Law — Limited Scope Retainer

Notarizations & Commissioning

Contract Review

Marriage Contracts & Domestic Agreements

Ontario Has Default Rules.A Marriage Contract Lets You Write Your Own.

Ammar Hussain

Ammar Hussain

Education

Credentials

Experience

Four Pillars

Direct Lawyer Access

Transparent Pricing

Legal Research Background

Regulatory Investigation Experience

How It Works

Book a Consultation

We Review Your Matter

Receive a Clear Fee Quote

We Get to Work

Legal AI Assist

Service Fees

Notarizations & Commissioning

Essential Will

Complete Package

Couples Package

Family Law — Limited Scope

Contract Review

Marriage Contract / Prenuptial Agreement

Independent Legal Advice — Domestic Contracts

Contact Oathstone Law

Office Information

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Wills & Estates Portal

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Your Will & Powers of Attorney — How It Works

Our Fees — Plain and Simple

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Ontario Has Default Rules.
A Marriage Contract Lets You Write Your Own.