Wills, Estate & Succession Law
Whether you are preparing your Will, have been named Liquidator (Executor), are an heir or legatee, or are facing an estate dispute, we can help you understand your rights and obligations.
Last Will and Testament & Mandates in case of Incapacity
If you need advice about how to prepare a Last Will and Testament, we can help advise you.
If you need advice about how to prepare a Mandate in case of Incapacity (sometimes referred to as a “living will”) we can help too.
Questions we can help you answer
- What happens if I die without a Will?
- Are there any formalities to leaving a Will?
- Do I have to leave everything to my spouse or kids?
- Is my common law partner protected if I don’t have a Will?
- Who can I name to be my Liquidator (Executor)?
- What happens to my kids when I pass away?
- Who will make decisions for me if I am incapacitated?
The Role of Liquidator (Executor)
If you just found out that you have been named as Liquidator (Executor) in the Will of someone who died, we can help advise you.
Questions we can help you answer
- What’s the difference between a Liquidator and an Executor?
- What are my responsibilities as Liquidator?
- Can I be sued as a Liquidator?
- What are the first steps that I have to take?
- Do I need a death certificate?
- What happens with bank accounts and insurance policies?
- Do I have to open a special bank account?
- What happens with the debts and taxes?
- When can I distribute to the heirs?
- Do I even have to accept to be a Liquidator?
Heirs & Legatees
If you just found out that you have been named in a Will as an Heir, Legatee by particular title or Universal Legatee, we can help.
Questions we can help you answer
- As an heir or legatee, am I responsible for the debts of the Estate?
- Do I have to accept my part of an Estate?
- How long does Liquidation of an Estate usually take?
- Am I entitled to know what is happening with the Estate as it is being liquidated, or do I have the right to see documents to check that it is being done correctly?
- When can I get my money?
- Can I get what is due to me even before the Estate has been Liquidated?
- What is the difference between a Legatee by particular title and a Universal Legatee?
- Is there an Estate or Death tax in Canada that I would have to pay on money I get from an Estate?
Estate (Succession) Litigation Services
Sometimes things do not go smoothly in the Liquidation of an Estate and you may need to know your rights so that you can take action.
If you are a Liquidator, sometimes you could be sued by a co-liquidator or by an heir, legatee or even someone who is upset that they were left out of a Will.
Questions we can help you answer
- What do I do if I receive a demand letter?
- What do I do if I have been sued as a Liquidator?
- What happens if I think a Will is illegitimate, or if I think there was any foul play or pressure exerted by someone on the deceased?
- Is a Will always valid?
- What happens if I think someone was forced to make a Will to favour one person over another?
- What happens if a Will was suddenly changed, weeks, days or even hours before the deceased passed away?
- Can I contest a Will?
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