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A waiver of independent legal advice records that a person chose not to obtain independent legal advice before signing a document, after being advised to do so. Consider the risks; obtaining advice is recommended.
Also known as
Waiver of Independent Legal Advice
I, ______, of ______, in the Province of Ontario, declare the following:
1. I have reviewed and fully understand the attached Agreement dated ______, and I am aware of all terms contained within it. I have read the Agreement and am satisfied that I understand my rights and obligations under it.
2. I acknowledge that I was advised to obtain independent legal counsel regarding the terms of the Agreement and was given a reasonable opportunity to do so. Despite this recommendation and opportunity, I declare that:
a. I choose to sign this Agreement without first obtaining independent legal advice;
b. I understand the terms of this Agreement and confirm they accurately reflect my wishes and intentions;
c. I will not attempt to challenge this Agreement in the future by claiming that I did not receive independent legal advice or that I failed to understand any of its terms; and
d. I consent to be bound by all terms of this Agreement.
3. I declare that I am signing this Agreement freely and voluntarily, without fear, threats, coercion, or undue influence from ______ or any other individual.
Dated at ______, ______ this ______
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Supplementary details
Declarant's Name: ______
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Overview
It is a signed statement confirming that a person was told they could obtain independent legal advice, understood the recommendation, and decided to proceed without it.
It is used to record that the choice not to get advice was informed.
Independent legal advice helps you understand a document and its effects before you commit. Waiving it means you proceed without that protection, which can have significant consequences for guarantees, security, or contracts.
Obtaining independent legal advice is recommended, especially for significant documents. A notary can witness the waiver, but witnessing is not legal advice.
It is used where advice was recommended but declined.
Independent legal advice must be given by a lawyer, who completes and signs the relevant certificate. A notary public does not provide the legal advice, but can witness and notarize signatures where required.
Minute Notary can witness signatures online by secure video, under Ontario's remote commissioning rules (O. Reg. 431/20), or in person in Ottawa. Bring valid government-issued photo identification.
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