Monthly Archives: January 2024

“Unvesting” Estate Property

Posted on January 29, 2024 by gg_admin

“UNVESTING” REAL ESTATE  NOT TRANSFERRED WITHIN 3 YEARS OF DEATH If property has vested because it has not been dealt with by the Executor / Estate Trustee within 3 years of the date of death there are options available to … Continue reading →

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Mediation in Estate Litigation

Posted on January 22, 2024 by gg_admin

WHY USE MEDIATION INSTEAD OF LITIGATION? Estate litigation is becoming increasingly popular in Ontario. Estate litigation relates to many different aspects of an estate including: Whether or not the deceased had the capacity to make a Will; Whether someone forced … Continue reading →

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Specific Gifts in a Will

Posted on January 15, 2024 by gg_admin

IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A GIFT CLAUSE IN YOUR WILL If your Will leaves specific items to someone, you should ensure a gift clause says what is to happen if that person should predecease you. If you … Continue reading →

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How Can I Pay Probate Tax?

Posted on January 8, 2024 by gg_admin

HOW CAN I PAY PROBATE TAX? When a probate application is filed with the Superior Court in Ontario, Estate Administration Tax (Probate Tax) has to be paid on the value of the estate. Often there are no funds available to … Continue reading →

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What to do with the deceased’s cards?

Posted on January 1, 2024 by gg_admin

ESTATE ADMINISTRATION – WHAT TO DO WITH ALL OF THE DECEASED’S CARDS? There are different requirements and recommendations relating to the various cards when someone dies – credit cards, health card, Social Insurance Card, etc. – once those cards are … Continue reading →

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