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...
Can an Executor Be Paid in Ontario? Taking on the role of executor is a big responsibility. Executors often ask: can I be paid for this work? In Ontario, the answer is yes. Executors are entitled to compensation for the time, effort, and risk involved in...
Appointed to manage the estate of a loved one, an executor in Ontario has both authority and legal duty — and with that comes potential risk. Acting without proper guidance can expose an executor to delays, disputes, or even personal liability. At Kimel Law Group, we...
In contested estate matters, time doesn’t stand still just because a legal dispute is unfolding. Assets may need protection, bills must be paid, tax filings are due — yet no one may have legal authority to act. That’s where an Estate Trustee During Litigation (ETDL)...
Acting as an estate trustee is a serious responsibility – and Ontario courts are increasingly willing to hold trustees personally accountable when they fail to uphold their fiduciary duties. In some cases, trustees have been removed from their role or ordered to...
In Ontario estate litigation, one of the most contentious issues beneficiaries face is what to do with real estate held in the estate — particularly when they don’t agree. Whether it’s the family home, a cottage, or an investment property, conflicts often arise when...
