What are Contingency Fees in Estate Litigation? Contingency fees are 'success fees'. Legal fees that are payable on contigency are payable when the claim 'succeeds' and not before. Generally, when the client engages a lawyer on contingency, if the lawyer's…
Estate Trustee Inaction Dealing with estate trustee inaction can be daunting. Often the person designated in the last Will of the deceased as executor simply fails to do anything or respond to any correspondence or demands. We believe that it…
Court Approval for Probate Accounts Court Approval for Probate Accounts is no mere formality; it is an extremely important component of estate administration. A 'passing of accounts' is what brings administration of an estate to an end. If you want…
The Executor isn’t administering the Estate In the intricate realm of estate management, the role of an executor or estate trustee is a linchpin in navigating the posthumous affairs of a departed individual. Their duties encompass a multifaceted array of…
How to keep Probate Litigation Costs down There is actually very little 'probate litigation' in Ontario. Instead, we have 'estate litigation' about a variety of estate-related disputes. The most common disputes include executors who have not administered the estate at…
How much does Litigation Cost? When you step into a legal battle, you're in for some spending. But how much exactly? Let's dive deep into the world of litigation expenses and see what's driving those costs. We'll also explore how…
Why Do It Yourself Probate is Risky We all want to save money. That is both understandable and prudent for an estate trustee. The key is not 'do I want to save money' but 'what is the best way to…
Bonding Probate Applications Either posting a bond or getting a Court order to dispense with a bond is a fundamental aspect of many probate applications in Ontario. The purposes of bonding estate trustees The purpose of requiring the applicant for…
Posting a Surety Bond for Probate Probate is the legal process for getting a Court order appointing you as the 'estate trustee' of the estate of the deceased. Remember, it is extremely important to identify what assets actually "fall into…
What is the Passing of Accounts? A passing of accounts is the formal process of getting a Court to pass the accounts of the estate trustee. A passing of accounts is a particular type of litigation and is governed by…