Estate Administration & Probate
Our Estate Lawyers provide full estate administration services whether it's acting as an estate trustee for the estates of our clients, preparing documents, or applying for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with a Will (Will Probate).
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Preparation of documents and applying for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee Without a Will, if there is no Will
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Assisting Estate Trustees that reside outside of Ontario
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Locating estate assets such as bank accounts, insurance policies, real estate, investments, pensions and personal property
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Evaluating and auctioning valuable personal property
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Notifying life insurance companies and filling out claim forms
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Notifying credit card companies, utility companies, etc. of discontinued service
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Arranging for sale of real estate
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Locating beneficiaries
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Coordinating with accountants to file income tax returns and pay all taxes
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Obtaining a Clearance Certificate from the Canada Revenue Agency
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Preparation of statements of accounts for the estate
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Passing of Accounts in Court
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Communicating with beneficiaries and obtaining necessary releases and consents.
