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Gilmore & Gilmore Professional Corporation established in 1986 is based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. We are specialists in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Law, Estate Litigation and offer extensive Estate Administration Services. Our Real Estate team handles a broad range of deals with a strong reputation for handling complex situations quickly and effectively.
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More Debts than Assets in an Estate
WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE ARE MORE DEBTS THAN ASSETS IN AN ESTATE What does an executor do if the debts of the estate exceed the assets? First of all, the executor (estate trustee) is not required to assume the executor … Continue reading
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“Unvesting” Estate Property
“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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Specific Gifts in a Will
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?
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?
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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How Can I Pay Funeral Expenses?
HOW CAN I PAY FUNERAL EXPENSES? When a person dies, unless they have prepaid for their funeral, this expense will have to be paid by the Estate Trustee or Executor. Often there are no funds available to pay the funeral … Continue reading
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Emotional Issues, Succession Planning and Family Businesses
SUCCESSION PLANNING IN FAMILY BUSINESSES CAN BECOME BOGGED DOWN BY EMOTIONAL ENTANGLEMENT Family is the key word in Family Business. The emotional and historical ties that bind the family together can positively and negatively impact the viability of the Family … Continue reading
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Pre-arranged Funerals
MOST ONTARIO FUNERAL HOMES WILL ALLOW YOU TO PRE-ARRANGE YOUR FUNERAL You can also prepay your funeral but that is not necessary in order to pre-arrange your funeral. For more information click HERE. Most people arranging funerals for loved ones … Continue reading
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Prepaying Your Funeral
MOST ONTARIO FUNERAL HOMES WILL ALLOW YOU TO PREPAY YOUR FUNERAL Additionally you can pre-plan your funeral. For more information on this click HERE The funeral prepayment does not go to the funeral home before your death. In Ontario, historically … Continue reading
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HST is Applicable on the Real Estate Commission
13% ON THE REAL ESTATE COMMISSION WILL HAVE AN IMPACT ON THE SELLING PRICE If you are selling your home and using a real estate agent, you will be aware that you will have to pay commission on the sale … Continue reading
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