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We will ensure that the people and causes you love are provided for in the years to come. Our services help guarantee that your assets are distributed according to your wishes and that family members are not burdened with unintended tax consequences or litigation once a loved one has passed away. In addition, GS Brar Law provides legal support to estate trustees who are managing, controlling, and administering an estate.
If you cannot make it to our office, one of our team members will be happy to meet with you at a location of your choice.
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What should I do before my appointment?
Before you meet with a lawyer to prepare a will, you should think about:
1. Who your beneficiaries will be. Beneficiaries are individuals who will benefit from your estate after your death.
2. Who your estate trustee will be. An estate trustee will be responsible for carrying out the wishes you have expressed in your will. It is wise to appoint an alternate estate trustee in case your first choice predeceases you. A beneficiary can also be an estate trustee.
3. If applicable, think about who the guardian of your minor children would be.
4. How you would like to see your assets distributed or invested by your Estate Trustee.
Our team will be happy to assist you with any questions you may have about these topics during our initial consultation.
What should I bring to our appointment?
You should bring a valid government issued ID. We recommend that you bring your driver's license, passport, or permanent resident card.
I'm only available on evenings and weekends. Can you still meet with me?
We offer after-hours appointments.
What is Probate?
According to the Ministry of the Attorney General (Ontario), probate is a procedure to ask the court to:
- give a person the authority to act as the estate trustee of an estate;
- confirm the authority of a person named as the estate trustee in the deceased’s will; or
- formally approve that the deceased’s will is their valid last will.
GS Brar Law helps estate trustees apply for probate certificates (now called "estate certificates") in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. For example, an estate trustee might apply for a probate certificate if a bank wants proof of the trustee's legal authority to receive the money of the deceased. Keep in mind that obtaining a probate certificate isn't always necessary and, if one is neither applied for or issued, it can result in savings thousands of dollars in Estate Administration Tax.
We know that this can be quite a bit to take in. For assistance administering an estate or help determining whether or not you need a probate certificate, get in touch with GS Brar Law to arrange a free consultation.
What is Estate Administration Tax?
Estate Administration Tax is charged on the value of the estate of a deceased person if a probate certificate (also called an "estate certificates") is issued. The tax is paid as a deposit when applying for a probate certificate from the Superior Court of Justice. Once the probate certificate is issued, that deposit becomes the Estate Administration Tax.
If a probate certificate is not applied for or issued, no Estate Administration Tax is owed.
For more information on the Estate Administration Tax and how it can impact your will, get in touch with GS Brar Law to arrange a free consultation.
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