C'est la Vie Estate Law

C'est la vie ~ It is what it is, but it can be easier.

Over a decade of experience in estate planning and administration. Known for a reliable, professional, and down-to-earth approach. 

Recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada® and The Best Law Firms® - Canada  for Trusts and Estates.


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Wills and Estates, Toronto and Ontario

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At C'est la Vie Estate Law, we provide the following legal services.

Wills and Succession Planning

  • Preparation of Wills
  • Trust Creation
  • Powers of Attorney 
  • Probate Planning Advice
  • Guardianship Applications 

Estate Administration

  • Applications for Certificates of Appointment With/Without A Will ("Probate Applications")
  • Advising Executors 
  • Assisting with Administration of Estates 

Notary / Commissioning

  • Notarizing documents
  • Certification of documents
  • Commissioning Affidavits 
  • Preparation of Affidavits and Statutory Declarations
  • Authenticate a document for use outside Canada (Hague Apostille Convention compliance) 

Domestic Contracts

  • Preparation of cohabitation agreements
  • Independent legal advice 

Attorney and Executor Services (in select circumstances)

  • Executor Appointments
  • Attorney for Personal Care
  • Attorney for Property 

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About C'est la Vie Estate Law

Jordana Talsky draws on her broad experience, from Bay Street and boutique firms to her roles as an Estate and Trust Consultant for Scotiabank and independent practitioner, to ease the complexities of succession planning and estate administration. She understands that legacy planning and dealing with a loss are weighty issues that deserve professional yet empathetic guidance. It is what it is ("c'est la vie"), but it can be easier. 


Recognized in the 2025 edition of The Best Lawyers in Canada® and The Best Law Firms® - Canada for Trusts and Estates, Jordana's practice centers on probate planning, drafting wills, trusts, and powers of attorney; and providing comprehensive probate and estate administration services. Called to the Ontario Bar in 2010, Jordana holds a law degree from the University of Western Ontario and a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature from McGill University. She has led estate planning workshops, spoken at non-profits, and taught the estate law bar exam preparation course to international candidates. Jordana is also a performing musician and member of SOCAN. She welcomes you to discover more here.

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1033-2482 Yonge Street (virtual office)
Toronto, ON M4P 2H5

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