Our Epstein & Associates Barrie Estate Administration lawyers understand that administering an estate can be stressful. Our primary goal is to provide guidance to help you avoid the misunderstandings and disputes that may arise when dealing with an estate.
Our lawyers can assist you with:
- Assisting Estate Trustees (Executors) with their legal duties and responsibilities;
- Probate Applications to validate the Will and authorize the executor to act;
- Estate Probate Applications for simple or complex estates;
- Survivorship Applications for jointly held property;
- Applications for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (with or without a Will);
- Interpreting a Will or Trust to clarify legal language and intent;
- Action on Behalf of Beneficiaries who need legal support or have concerns;
- Passing of Account Applications to formally report how estate assets were managed;
- Estate Trustee Compensation & Passing of Accounts to determine fair remuneration;
- Distribution of Assets to Beneficiaries in accordance with the Will or intestacy rules; and
- Applications for Clearance Certificates from the Canada Revenue Agency to confirm all tax obligations have been met before distribution.
