Estate Law
Estate Law
Stepping into the role of an executor often comes with many uncertainties. Navigating grief alongside estate administration can be a lot for one person to handle. Whether it is figuring out how to apply for probate or managing beneficiaries’ expectations,…
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…
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…
The process of settling an estate is emotionally fraught and often contentious, especially where there is a lack of trust or communication between an Estate Trustee and the Beneficiaries of an Estate. A recent decision in Pinard et al. v….
A recent decision by the Ontario Superior Court in Fletcher and Vansickle v. Vansickle draws attention to the importance of careful drafting of your will if you plan to give your beneficiaries the Option to Purchase a part of or…
Last week we talked about what happens if you pass away without a will. In this week’s blog, we talk about what your options are for estate administration with a will in place. Estate administration refers to how your estate…
At Derfel Estates Law, we regularly advise trustees on their obligations and responsibilities, which can be significant. We are currently well into the final quarter of the year, and as 2021 approaches, we thought it would be a good time to…
It can be difficult to find an executor or trustee when undertaking estate planning. Some people might not want to accept such a significant responsibility, while others may not feel they are qualified to do so. Typically, people want someone…
Being named executor or trustee of an estate is a serious responsibility. There are a number of things to take care of, deadlines to remember, and parties to work with. People who find themselves appointed as a trustee or executor…
Being named the trustee of an estate might seem like a lot of responsibility, and that’s because it is. Trustees, as well as executors, attorneys for property, and guardians for property are responsible for fulfilling a number of obligations in…