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Roger P. Trudel has been practicing law for 36 years and practices in the fields of Real Estate Law, Wills and Estates, Litigation and Family Law.
You will find more information about our lawyers in the About section.
COMPLETE CLIENT SATISFACTION IS OUR GOAL
Our office ensures that each and every client is completely satisfied with our services. Using objective criteria, the office routinely runs an internal audit to ensure that the following expectations are met:
- Thorough legal research for all issues
- Prompt and complete communication with our clients
- Efficient service
- Ready availability for queries
Areas of Practice
- Real Estate Law — Purchases, Sales & Refinancing
- Wills, Estates & Powers of Attorney
- Family Law & Divorce
- Litigation
- Incorporations
About
Roger P. Trudel
Born in Trois-Rivières, Quebec, Roger moved to Shawinigan at an early age and then to Cornwall when he was 12. In 1970 he moved to Ottawa to attend the University of Ottawa, where he obtained a B.A. in Political Science and subsequently earned his LL.B. and LL.L. (Common law and civil law).
He was a partner in two law firms in Gatineau, where he was involved with family law, criminal law, real estate, personal injuries and litigation. In the early 1980s, he joined Bell Canada as legal counsel, where he gained valuable experience in corporate and regulatory law.
Since 1985 he has been in sole practice in Orléans, concentrating on commercial law, contracts, real estate, and more recently, wills. He now specializes in wills, and making sure that estates remain within the family to the maximum extent possible. He is pleased to serve you in either English or French.
As a family man with children and one grandchild, plus his extensive experience in just about all aspects of the law, Roger is well suited to help you and your loved ones ensure that your wishes will be honoured upon your death. Roger has many outside interests, including a church choir, downhill skiing, canoeing, swimming, golf, classical and marching band music and reading on legal themes. He also participates in several charitable activities.
Our Services
Do it yourself or hire a lawyer?
We are often asked if it is possible to do the legal work in real estate transactions and the preparation of wills.
While it is possible to do some of the work of buying and selling a home yourself, only a lawyer can register the deed and the mortgage.
In the same way as you are wiser to enlist real estate professionals than trying to do all the work yourself, a lawyer will take the legal worry out of your transactions. Our role is to make the home buying experience as pleasant as possible, and let you worry about things like what kind of flowers you will plant in your garden.
As for wills and power of attorney, it is possible, at least in theory, to do it yourself. However, the vast majority of people lead more complex lives than they appreciate, and the chance of something going wrong with your wishes is very high. For the relatively low cost of a properly done will, it's an investment in peace of mind and assurance that your intentions will be carried out.
Wills & Powers of Attorney
Our law office arranges a meeting lasting between fifty minutes and two hours — first to clarify your intentions and, secondly, to underline those issues which should be expressed in a legal document.
A. Will
This legal document is prepared with your cooperation so we can give maximum attention to your priorities. It commonly includes:
- The mention of particular bequest and residual bequest
- The appointment of principal executors and their replacements in case of incapacity to act
- The appointment of a guardian for persons who have not yet reached the age of majority
- The expression of preferences in relation to funeral care, if requested
Mutual Wills
When two individuals require the same service and the second will is a mere reflection of the first, it is possible, in certain circumstances, to consider these two wills as mutual.
B. Power of Attorney for Property
This is a document by which you give special powers to an individual of your choice to allow this person to act on your behalf. We recommend planning for the appointment of substitute attorneys who can act as replacements for the first person, if necessary.
C. Power of Attorney for Personal Care
This power of attorney relates to the health care provided to you. It identifies particularly the person who has the right to consent to medical care provided to you, assuming that you are incapable of making such decisions on your own.
We strongly recommend you complete the Questionnaire on our website, print it and bring it with you to the first meeting.
Final Steps
A specific process must be followed for the signing of your documents. We invite you to set aside approximately 45 minutes for the second appointment. Currently, we accept cash and cheques.
Rates
Please find below our prices for the preparation of Wills and Powers of Attorney. We encourage you to take advantage of our all-in-one solution package of all three documents. Book your appointment today!
| Service | Fee + HST | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Mutual Wills + Powers of Attorney (Property & Personal Care) | $500.00 + $65.00 HST | $565.00 |
| Mutual Wills + POA (blended families) | $600.00 + $78.00 HST | $678.00 |
| Mutual Wills without Powers of Attorney | $400.00 + $52.00 HST | $452.00 |
| Single Will + Powers of Attorney (Property & Personal Care) | $320.00 + $41.60 HST | $361.60 |
| Single Will without Powers of Attorney | $280.00 + $36.40 HST | $316.40 |
| Each individual Power of Attorney | $120.00 + $15.60 HST | $135.60 |
The hourly rate for Roger Trudel is $280.00. This rate applies mostly where litigation or family law is involved but also to matters concerning wills and real estate where situations are more complex.
| Service | Fee + HST | Total (fees only) |
|---|---|---|
| Sale of single family dwelling (price < $350,000) | $740.00 + $96.20 HST | $836.20 |
| Purchase of single family dwelling (price < $350,000) | $890.00 + $115.70 HST | $1,005.70 |
| Refinancing (amount < $350,000) | $800.00 + $104.00 HST | $904.00 |
| Service | Fee + HST | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Uncontested divorce (separation agreement already in place) | $1,200.00 + $156.00 HST | $1,356.00 |
| Service | Fee + HST | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Ontario numbered company | $1,000.00 + $130.00 HST | $1,130.00 |
| Named company (additional) | +$500.00 + $65.00 HST | +$565.00 |
Please note: Payments are accepted by cheque payable to Trudel Law Office, or by cash. Prices are subject to change without notice. In most instances, the price will increase by $100.00 in the case of a second marriage or union.
Questionnaire
Please complete the questionnaire below prior to your appointment. Print and bring it with you to your first meeting.
Contact
We would be pleased to discuss your legal needs. Please complete the form below or call us directly.
OUR OFFICE
1803 St-Joseph Blvd., Suite 103
Ottawa (Orléans), Ontario
K1C 6E7
TELEPHONE & FAX
Tel: 613-837-2641
Fax: 613-830-5613