Estate Settlement
Dec 13, 2021
Ontario Probate Fees Explained (2024) + Fee Calculator
Discover Ontario's probate fees for 2024. Our guide breaks down estate administration tax rates and thresholds. Use our calculator to estimate your costs.
Estate Settlement
Dec 08, 2021
WATCH: 5 Things You Should Know as a First-Time Estate Executor
Free on-demand workshop teaches you about your role as an estate executor, what probate is all about, & where you can turn to for help with the estate settlement process.
Estate Settlement
Dec 06, 2021
Breaking News: Canada Doubles Bereavement Leave for Workers
A bipartisan initiative increases the amount of time to mourn the loss of a loved one
Estate Settlement
Nov 28, 2021
The Responsibilities of an Executor in Saskatchewan
You are ensuring that your loved one’s last wishes are carried out and that their belongings are properly taken care of.
Estate Settlement
Nov 26, 2021
What’s the Difference between an Executor versus having Power of Attorney?
There are a few key differences in these legal roles, the main being that power of attorney is granted and carried out while someone is still alive.
Estate Settlement
Nov 24, 2021
What Happens to a Person's Bank Account When They Die Without a Will?
Unfortunately, your loved ones have no say in the matter, and your wishes for how you’d like to see your belongings distributed won’t be taken into account.
Estate Settlement
Nov 22, 2021
How to Deposit an Estate Check
Regardless of whether you’re an estate executor or a beneficiary, the settlement of an estate will naturally lead to the transfer of funds from one hand to another.
Estate Settlement
Nov 05, 2021
Should real estate be transferred to an executor's name before a sale?
First of all, in order to be authorized to sell real estate, an executor will probably have to obtain a grant of probate from the probate court.