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Monthly Archives: August 2021
2 ResultsNotice of Objection to Accounts
by: Joanna Lindenberg, August 16, 2021
A passing of accounts refers to the process whereby the court approves of the estate trustee’s accounts. The accounts provide, among other things, details relating to the estate’s capital and revenue receipts and disbursements. While an estate trustee can voluntarily bring an application to pass accounts or be compelled to do so by the court,…read more
How Can a Beneficiary Get Information About an Estate?
by: Karen Watters, August 3, 2021
Sometimes a beneficiary can feel powerless during the process of an estate administration. A beneficiary may not know anything beyond that he or she is a beneficiary. Sometimes even confirmation of a gift is difficult to obtain. The relationship between an estate trustee and a beneficiary does not have to be a challenging one. The…read more