The sale of a home is often the most emotional and contentious part of estate administration. For many families, the house is not just an asset. It is where memories were made, where family gatherings happened, and where value has accumulated over decades. When an...
Few estate issues create as much tension as delays in distribution. Beneficiaries may feel ignored or mistrusted. Executors may feel pressured, overwhelmed, or worried about making a mistake. This leads to a very common question in Ontario estate administration: can...
One of the most frequent and emotional questions we hear from beneficiaries is this: how long does the executor have to distribute the estate. Some people are waiting for financial stability. Others are waiting for closure. Executors meanwhile are often just trying to...
When a person prepares a will, they usually name an executor who will manage their estate. Often the will also names an alternate executor in case the first one cannot or does not want to act. But many families face a different situation. Sometimes a will says nothing...
When a person dies without a will, they are said to have died intestate. Without a will, there is no executor named to handle the estate. Yet, someone still needs legal authority to collect assets, pay debts, and distribute what remains to the rightful heirs. In...
Probate a Lost or Missing Will in Ontario When someone passes away, families often look to the will for guidance. But what happens if the will is missing, destroyed, or cannot be found? In Ontario, it is still possible to probate a lost will, but the process...
