At Epstein & Associates, our Richmond Hill Estate Administration lawyers offer clear, compassionate support to clients tasked with administering an estate. We aim to reduce stress by ensuring every legal and financial step is handled properly and efficiently.
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.
