Probate Law
When a loved one passes away, there are numerous legal issues that need to be settled when it comes to estate settlements and the probate process. Probate is the formal approval of a will by the Court as the valid last will of a deceased individual. This process also includes the designation of the person who will act as the executor or trustee of the estate.
This process can be extremely overwhelming, especially when families are grieving. At Dabros Law, we understand that this can be a difficult time. Our goal is to connect you with probate lawyers in Ottawa that can help you understand your responsibilities and make sure that this process goes as smoothly as possible.
Probate Application
Probate (also known as Seeking Certificate of Estate Trustee) is a small part of estate administration. Probate is a procedure to ask the court to give a person the authority to act as the trustee, confirm the authority of the trustee, and formally approve the last valid will.
Probate services are still necessary whether there’s a will or not. At Dabros Law, we can help with probate services with or without a will. If you are a designated trustee, it is very common for individuals to seek professional advice. In fact, it is often encouraged in order to properly fulfill your duties. Reach out to the experts at Dabros Law today. Our probate lawyers in Ottawa can help with the probate process and provide advice and help regarding estate distribution and the next steps once wills and trustees are confirmed. Contact our team today!
Small Estate Certifications
If you are an estate trustee, and the estate you are responsible for does not exceed a value of $150,000, you will be able to pursue a small estate certificate. Obtaining this certificate is a more simplified procedure for estates and can significantly reduce the burden you may have as a trustee. Although this is a simplified process, there are still many different steps involved. Once the certificate is granted, it will give you authority to manage estate assets listed on the certificate.
Here at Dabros Law, our probate lawyers in Ottawa can help with small estate certifications. Contact our team of experts today and get your small estate certification as soon as possible.
After Probate: Estate Administration and Distribution
After a loved one passes away and you probate the will, there is the matter of estate distribution and general administration. As a trustee, there can be many different legal matters and processes that need to be addressed. Some of which can include:
– Trustee duties
– Taxes
– Estate administration tax
– Insolvent estates
– Renunciation and resignation
– Releases
– And much more
For anyone who has a full-time professional or personal life, this can be a lot of work. At Dabros Law, our goal is to facilitate this process for all of our clients during this difficult time.
Contact Dabros Law Probate Lawyers Today
Reach out to the team at Dabros Law today. We can help not only with the probate process but also with the administration and distribution of the estate to the beneficiaries. We want to make sure that this process is as easy as possible for you during this difficult time. Give us a call! We’d be happy to answer any questions you may have about our services. Feel free to take a look at our Fees page to get pricing transparency for all of our services.