Estate Settlement

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.

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.

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.

The Surprising Red Tape at the End of Life

How settling a loved one’s affairs will cost you hundreds of hours of time

How ClearEstate Tech Uses Empathy by Design

Transparency, user-friendliness and consistency when you need it most

How big does an estate have to be in order to go through probate in British Columbia

The need for probate does vary, but a good rule of thumb is that an estate worth less than $25,000 usually does not need to go through probate.

What assets are subject to probate in British Columbia?

An estate executor in British Columbia will need to list the value of the following assets and submit them to the probate court.

How long does an executor have to settle an estate in Alberta?

Aside from the grief brought on by losing a close friend or family member, dealing with the responsibilities of being an executor can be quite strenuous.