Estate Administration
Upon the death of a loved one, Daniel Wilson Law Office is here to help you during this difficult time. We understand it is an emotional and stressful time and we can assist and advise you of your duties and responsibilities as estate trustee (also known as executor/executrix).
It may be necessary to obtain a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (also referred to as probate) , depending on the particular assets and the value of the estate. For instance, a certificate will be required if the estate includes real property and may be required where financial institutions insist on the production of a certificate before allowing you to administer the estate (i.e. access to the deceased's bank accounts), including paying any bills. In these circumstances, though you may be appointed executor and trustee in the Last Will and Testament of the deceased, you must bring a court application for the aforementioned certificate, whereby the Court certifies to all concerned that the Will is valid and that you are the legally appointed executor and trustee. In circumstances where a person dies and does not have a Will, the next of kin will have the first right to be appointed executor and trustee.
A Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee generally takes 1 - 2 months to obtain, depending on the municipality where the application is brought.
Please contact Daniel Wilson Law Office for further information and to schedule a consultation.
It may be necessary to obtain a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (also referred to as probate) , depending on the particular assets and the value of the estate. For instance, a certificate will be required if the estate includes real property and may be required where financial institutions insist on the production of a certificate before allowing you to administer the estate (i.e. access to the deceased's bank accounts), including paying any bills. In these circumstances, though you may be appointed executor and trustee in the Last Will and Testament of the deceased, you must bring a court application for the aforementioned certificate, whereby the Court certifies to all concerned that the Will is valid and that you are the legally appointed executor and trustee. In circumstances where a person dies and does not have a Will, the next of kin will have the first right to be appointed executor and trustee.
A Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee generally takes 1 - 2 months to obtain, depending on the municipality where the application is brought.
Please contact Daniel Wilson Law Office for further information and to schedule a consultation.
