Housecall Wills & Estates
Housecall Wills & Estates is a Calgary-based law firm specializing exclusively in wills, estates, personal directives, and powers of attorney, with a lawyer who comes to your home. The firm has been established since 2001 and offers a no-cost initial consultation to help clients
- Emphasis on wills & estates
- Free initial consultation
- Home / bedside visits
- Specializes in seniors / elder law
- Trust & estate focus
Strong fit for wills & estates.
Housecall Wills & Estates is a Calgary-based law firm specializing exclusively in wills, estates, personal directives, and powers of attorney, with a lawyer who comes to your home. The firm has been established since 2001 and offers a no-cost initial consultation to help clients with estate planning and probate matters.
Long-term clients spanning 10–20 years regularly return for updates, suggesting strong continuity of trust
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What they're known for.
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Who this may be right for.
Good fit for
- Seniors who prefer completing legal documents at home rather than visiting an office
- Wills, powers of attorney, personal directives, and probate assistance
- Families navigating unexpected bereavement who need probate support quickly
Ask first if
- Service is provided by two practitioners — Gordon Wilhelm and his daughter Amy, both described as lawyers — so either may handle your file
- Spouse loss — multiple reviewers used the service immediately after a partner's death to handle probate and estate documents
A calmer first step.
Brief phone conversation
Share what is happening, who needs care, and whether the need is urgent or exploratory.
Care needs and schedule review
Discuss mobility, memory, safety, meals, personal care, household help, and preferred visit times.
Caregiver matching
The team looks for fit based on care level, personality, language preferences, and comfort.
Start small, adjust as needed
Many families begin with shorter visits, then adjust the plan as the senior becomes comfortable.
Serving Calgary families.
In their own words.
“Gordon was able to assist our family in obtaining the grant of probate when a wet ink copy of the will was not available. Housecall Wills was essential in assisting our family at a very fair price. Thank you!”
“We had the pleasure of working with Amy to put together wills, powers of attorney and personal directives. Well worth the (very reasonable) cost for the expertise and attention to detail.”
“Amy came to our house twice, once to meet us and go through everything and second to sign off. She was very professional and pleasant. She explained everything in detail and answered all our questions. We would highly recommend her.”
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Do I need to go to their office to have my will done? +
No — Housecall Wills & Estates comes to the client's home for document review and signing. Some practitioners also offer a virtual first meeting before the in-home visit.
Can they help if I can't find the original copy of a will for probate? +
Yes, reviewers report that Gordon was able to assist with obtaining a grant of probate even when a wet ink copy of the will was not available.
What documents can they prepare beyond a basic will? +
Multiple reviewers confirm that Housecall Wills & Estates prepares wills, powers of attorney, and personal directives, and also assists with grants of probate for deceased estates.
Is this service suitable for updating an old will, or just creating a new one? +
The service handles both — many reviewers returned after 10 to 20 years to update wills originally prepared by Gordon, and report the update process was just as straightforward as the original.
How are pricing described by past clients? +
Reviewers consistently describe the fees as very reasonable and fair, though specific prices are not disclosed in the reviews.
Who will actually work on my file — Gordon or Amy? +
Both Gordon Wilhelm and his daughter Amy are mentioned across reviews as qualified and professional; the reviews do not specify how files are assigned, so either practitioner may be involved.
Is this service appropriate to use shortly after a spouse or family member has died? +
Several reviewers used Housecall Wills & Estates immediately after an unexpected bereavement for probate and estate matters, and describe the service as compassionate and supportive during a difficult time.
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