Can a Power of Attorney Be Forced to Pass Their Accounts in Ontario? A parent gives one child Power of Attorney over their property. Years later, the family begins asking questions. There are withdrawals nobody recognizes. Money has been transferred between accounts....
What Happens If a Beneficiary Refuses to Sign a Release in Ontario? The estate is ready to distribute. The estate trustee sends the beneficiaries a final accounting together with a release. Most beneficiaries sign it. One does not. What happens next? This situation...
Can an Executor Resign After Probate Has Been Granted in Ontario? Many people accept the role of executor believing they are simply carrying out a loved one’s final wishes. Only after the administration begins do they appreciate the scope of the responsibility....
Can an Executor Be Forced to Make an Interim Distribution in Ontario? One of the most common frustrations for beneficiaries is waiting. Months may pass after a loved one’s death, yet no inheritance has been distributed. Understandably, beneficiaries often begin...
What Happens When an Executor Ignores Beneficiaries in Ontario? Estate administration often depends on communication. When an executor stops responding, avoids questions, or refuses to provide information, beneficiaries are left uncertain about what is happening and...
Can an Executor Pay Their Legal Fees from the Estate in Ontario? In many cases, yes. An executor can use estate funds to pay legal fees. But that entitlement is not automatic, and it is not unlimited. In Ontario, the key question is whether the legal fees were...
