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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Who should be the executor of a will?

This is a position of great responsibility, and the executor must act on the testator’s behalf to ensure that the assets are allocated properly.

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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.

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The Surprising Red Tape at the End of Life

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

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How ClearEstate Tech Uses Empathy by Design

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