Author: Darrel Pratt

Several months after the death, the executor will still have things to do. They will need to transfer ownership of the estate, collect any debts owed to the estate, sell assets in accordance with the will, file estate tax returns and apply for compensation amongst other duties. How do I close an estate in Ontario? […]

In Ontario, there are restrictions on the types of financial transactions that a power of attorney can carry out. In general, the principal’s money or property cannot be transferred to themselves by either type of power of attorney. Can a POA withdraw money from a bank account? Through the use of a valid Power of […]

Yes, an executor can sell a house or other property of the estate without all beneficiaries approving the sale. As long as the will does not explicitly disallow the sale of a home, the executor has the legal right to sell the property. Do all beneficiaries have to agree to sell a house? There may […]

Beneficiaries of an estate have the right to information concerning the estate and to receive their inheritance in a timely manner. The executor may or may not give you a copy of the will shortly after the death. probate. What does an executor have to disclose to beneficiaries in Ontario? Executors have a duty to […]