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When Should You Consider a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee in Ontario?
In the realm of Ontario's legal procedures, a certificate of appointment of estate trustee goes by the common term "probate." It plays a pivotal role in the management of an individual's estate after their passing. When an estate trustee opts to apply for this...
Understanding the Role of Mediation in Ontario Estate Litigation
If you're already familiar with estate litigation, you'll know that it's often an emotionally charged and complex process. One of the tools that can make this process less adversarial and more constructive is mediation. This post will delve into the benefits of...
Navigating the Complexities of Estate Litigation in Ontario: Current Landscape and Key Considerations
As professionals well-versed in estate litigation in Ontario, we understand the complexities that individuals face when embarking on this challenging legal journey. This blog post aims to shed light on the current legal landscape in Ontario, as it relates to estate...
Removing an Executor of an Estate in Ontario: What You Need to Know
Removing an Executor of an Estate in Ontario: What You Need to Know The executor of an estate is responsible for managing the deceased's assets and distributing them according to the terms of the will. However, sometimes the executor may not fulfill their duties...
The Duties of an Executor of an Estate in Ontario
We explore the duties of an executor in Ontario, providing guidance on what to expect and how to navigate the estate administration process.
Does this case have what it takes? Meeting the “Minimum Evidentiary Threshold” in Will Challenges
Litigants and their counsel should consider using Johnson to their advantage in efforts to put a stop to a dispute at its early stages.
Mediation in the Context of Estate Disputes – Can Mediation End Your Estate Dispute?
Mediation can be an effective process to resolve estate disputes involved in estate litigation. Estate disputes can be lengthy, stressful and often involve private familial issues.
Understanding Estate Administration Tax
Estate Administration Tax (“EAT”) formally known as probate fees, is a tax charged on the total value of the deceased’s estate and is paid to the government of Ontario at the time that an estate is submitted for a certificate of appointment of estate trustee or more...
Parents Beware – Joint Ownership with Adult Child
One of the most common estate planning techniques is adding a child as a joint owner on a bank account, investment, or real estate property.
What Information Must an Estate Trustee Disclose to Beneficiaries?
An estate trustee owes a fiduciary duty to the beneficiaries of an estate. Beneficiaries have the ability to force the estate trustee to perform their duties and obligations.
What Happens If You Die Without A Will?
When a person dies without a Will, called “intestate”, the Ontario Succession Law Reform Act sets out how the deceased’s estate is distributed.
Dependant’s Support Claims – A Guide
The law in Ontario acknowledges that there is a moral obligation for the needs of dependants, including children, parents and spouse to be given adequate support from one’s estate. Ontario law has acknowledged that certain relationships trump a testator’s freedom to...
Why you need a Will – Simple Steps to Getting Started
Every adult should have a will; however, many Canadians don’t. According to an Angus Reid Institute Survey from January 2018, 51% of Canadians had no last will or testament, while 35% of Canadians have one that wasn’t up to date. In Canada, if someone dies without a...
Disinherited? What are your options?
The mere fact that you were left out or treated unequally in a Will may not be enough to contest or challenge it. The law in Ontario stands for testamentary freedom…