Service Area: Estate Administration

A recent decision by Justice Corthorn provides a detailed and useful overview of the case law regarding the removal of Trustees.  In the decision of[...]

“Since early 2007, I’ve retained the legal services of Mann Lawyers LLC (then Mann & Partners LLC). I was fortunate enough to deal directly with[...]

The period of time following a death can be overwhelming.  At the same time as you are grieving the loss of a loved one, you[...]

In an earlier blog, I wrote about how to resign as estate trustee of a loved one’s estate. In this blog, I will be discussing how[...]

Acting as the estate trustee of a loved one’s estate can be an onerous and thankless job. Most estate trustees will be quick to add[...]

There are many horror stories told by individuals who have been unable to access money in the account of a deceased, even in order to[...]

A Will is a living document and will change over the course of your lifetime. You are allowed to show your Will to anyone you[...]

Many people are familiar with the concept of being named the Estate Trustee (formerly known as an Executor) of an estate, but few are aware[...]

In accordance with Ontario legislation an estate trustee is entitled to receive compensation for his/her efforts in administering the estate of a deceased person. The[...]