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Frequently Asked Questions
Wills in Ontario
- What is a Wll?
- How do I get a copy of someone's Will after they die?
- What is an executor / estate trustee and what are his/her duties?
- When will a Court remove an estate trustee / executor?
- What happens if the will is lost?
- Does the executor have to apply for probate?
- Does the executor have to provide beneficiaries with an accounting?
- What happens if the named estate trustee dies before the testator?
- When it comes to inheritance, is a common law spouse entitled to the same rights as a married spouse?
- Is a contract that waives a spouse's right to an inheritance binding?
- Assume a parent has a joint bank account with one of their children. When that parent dies who gets the money - the surviving joint account holder or the estate?
- What government benefits are available to the family of the deceased?
- How do I calculate the amount of the estate administration tax?
- How do I prove I'm an heir (someone who inherits property) to an estate?
- How is a estate distributed?
- How can I find out what happened to an estate of a family member?
- How can I find court forms for estate proceedings?
- Why is the Office of the Children's Lawyer involved in an estate or trust matter?
- Why is the Public Guardian ad Trustee involved in an estate or trust matter?
- What is a living will?
- Is a living will the same thing as a Power of Attorney?
Power of Attoney for Property in Ontario
- What is a Power of Attorney for Property?
- Can I compel an Attorney of Property to pass his accounts?
Power of Attorney for Personal Care in Ontario
- What happens if someone in the family is no longer able to take care of themselves?
- I'm concerned about someone's well-being - what do I do?
- What happens when someone is deemed incapable?
- What is a capacity assessor?