RealEstateLawyers.ca LLP

Estates & Probate

If someone has passed away and you have been named as the executor of the estate you need to proceed to probate the will.

You need to locate the original will and obtain a death certificate.

Contact our office for a consultation for us to walk you through the process.

Estates and probate legal services

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Estate & Probate Services

What is Probate?

Probate is the legal process of validating a deceased person's will and authorizing the executor to administer the estate. As the executor, you are responsible for gathering the deceased's assets, paying debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining assets to beneficiaries according to the will.

Our Fees

Probate with a Will $2,500 plus HST and disbursements
Probate without a Will $2,750 plus HST and disbursements

Documents Required

  • Original will (if available)
  • Death certificate
  • List of assets and their estimated values
  • List of debts and liabilities
  • Information about beneficiaries

Contact Us

If you have been named as an executor and need assistance with probate, please contact our office:

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