Estate Administration refers to the process of collecting the entire estate, paying off the debts of the estate and then paying the beneficiaries. This process is often referred to as “probate”. The Executor or Estate Trustee, is the person who is responsible for doing this. Tasks involved with administrating an estate include getting court appointed (a Certificate of Appointment or what used to be called Letters of Probate”), paying creditors, paying taxes, transferring or selling real estate or personal property, and distributing the net estate to heirs/beneficiaries. Hummingbird Lawyers LLP can assist the Executor in obtaining the authority to perform necessary duties and distribute the estate properly. We can also assist the Executor during the entire process.
Hummingbird Lawyers can also assist you to administer the estate in a limited manner or completely.
- Probate
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- Passing of Accounts
- Foreign Executor
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We provide excellent personal service to all of our clients and establish life-long relationships that you can rely on and trust. We have an excellent team of Wills & Estates lawyers and we can assist with any estate administration.
If you have questions about Estate Administration, please contact:
Tracey Jones, Law Clerk
Email: info@hummingbirdlaw.com
Phone: 905 731 1911