Estate Law
Estate Law
Despite what some people might think, estate administration does not always happen instantly. When someone passes away, distributing the estate can take months. And, if passing of accounts is required, it can add additional time, money, and complexity to the estate administration process. Passing of accounts is a court audit of the executor’s actions regarding the estate. This…
Estate planning can be a difficult task, but it’s even more difficult when you don’t fully understand the terms used in this area of law and how they relate to you. In this blog post, we’ll discuss some of the key terms that will be helpful to understand if you’re planning a will or if…
The executor of a will has many responsibilities, and they can be complicated if they are not understood. In this article, we will go through some of the main duties of executors in Ontario so they can understand their role very clearly. In most cases, being an executor is a rewarding experience that allows you to know…
In the recent case of Unger Estate (Re) in the Supreme Court of British Columbia, the executors of the deceased’s estate approached the Court for guidance on what to do in rare and tragic circumstances. The court was called upon to decide whether a son that murdered his mother could inherit under the Will or if his share passed…