In Ontario, a small estate is defined as an estate valued at $150,000 or less. In recognition of their size and limited assets, the [Estates Act] enforces special rules and procedures regarding the administration of small estates. A notable example...
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ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
"Estate administration" refers to steps required to settle the assets/affairs of a deceased person. If the deceased had a valid Will, the Will should name the person appointed by deceased to administer and distribute his/her estate. This person is called an estate trustee (formerly called an executor or executrix). If there...
ESTATE LITIGATION
Estate litigation is a broad term that encompasses will challenges and will interpretations, contested estate administration and probate applications, removal of executors or rectification of a defective will. It includes a variety of disputes between executors and beneficiaries, as well as disappointed beneficiary claims and allegations...
ESTATE MEDIATION
Mediation is a form of alternative dispute resolution that is widely embraced by justice system and legal profession. Mediation allows the parties to "step outside" the court system to try and privately settle their dispute with help of a third party. The hallmarks of mediation include: compromise, good faith bargaining, and a...
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Admissibility of Expert Opinion Evidence
In estate litigation, it may sometimes be necessary to obtain expert opinion evidence on a certain issue in order to assist the Court with making a determination on that issue. For example, if an estate trustee of an estate failed...
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