The High Cost of Delaying Probate – Part 1
When someone passes, most of their assets will be immediately frozen. Their executor or his/her lawyer must apply for Court approval to get the assets unfrozen and passed down to the [...]
How to Avoid the 5% Estate Bond Insurance Requirements During Probate
In Canada, most type of inheritance does not happen “automatically”. No, it’s not like on TV – the deceased lawyer reads a Will, and the beneficiaries just get their share. Instead, most assets [...]
What Is a Small Estate? Small Estate Probate in Ontario for Inheritance
For many types of assets, you must get Court approval through a process called probate before you can get your inheritance. Recently, our firm has completed many small estate probate [...]
