Estate Trustee outside of Ontario Can someone who lives outside Ontario act as the trustee of an Ontario estate? If there is a Will, then Yes. Should they? Maybe. No Will: Trustee Residence Requirements When there is no Will, the…
How Soon is Too Soon for Probate? It is almost never too soon to apply for probate. That said, probate is usually not urgent and is not something you can or should rush into immediately after the death of a…
Do Beneficiary Designations Matter? Absolutely, they matter a great deal. On the surface, naming a beneficiary might seem like a box-ticking exercise—one of those administrative tasks you do because you're supposed to. Yet, these designations are absolutely crucial. For many …