Estate Settlement

What's New in Ontario's Probate Laws for 2025?

Ontario’s Succession Law Reform Act determines how wills and estates are executed. Here are the new changes for 2025.

The Probate Timeline In Ontario: Explained

Probate in Ontario typically takes 8-12 months. Discover the complete timeline from court process to estate settlement, and factors affecting probate duration.

WATCH: All About — Estate Expenses, Fees and Taxes

Free on-demand webinar about the costs you can expect to encounter during the estate settlement process (and some unexpected ones that could sneak up on you).

Brisset: Our Revolutionary Asset Vault, Explained

ClearEstate’s founding CTO on the engineering required to build a tech institution

WATCH: Probate in Ontario — When & Why it's Needed and What's Involved

Free on-demand workshop all about the probate process in Ontario.

What is a residuary estate?

Anything that’s left over after all taxes and debt have been paid is known as a residuary estate.

What does “per stirpes” mean?

Per stirpes is a useful tool that ensures that assets are properly distributed, even if the original beneficiary has unexpectedly passed.

What You Need to Know About Estate Settlement for Mobile Homes

Mobile homes are considered real estate only in a few situations