What Happens If Estate Assets Are Missing or Unaccounted For in Ontario? One of the most alarming discoveries for a beneficiary is realizing that estate assets may be missing. Bank balances do not match expectations. Property seems to have disappeared....
Few situations create as much frustration in estate matters as an executor who simply stops responding. Phone calls go unanswered. Emails are ignored. Months pass with no updates, no information, and no sense of progress. For beneficiaries, silence often feels worse...
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...
Many families are surprised to learn that a document that does not meet Ontario’s formal will requirements may still be recognized by the courts. This issue often arises when a loved one passes away leaving behind an unsigned draft, a handwritten note, or even an...
Few legal disputes are as personal and emotional as challenging a will. Contesting a will in Ontario can affect family relationships, financial legacies, and the administration of an estate. Understanding when and how a will can be challenged helps set...
