The executor is the person appointed in the will to bring in the will-maker’s assets into the estate and be responsible for distributing the will-maker’s assets as per his or her wishes…

Estate Executor's Guide four part series - Part 1: Getting Started Estate administration 101: Administering an estate and dealing with beneficiaries demands attention to detail and a high level of communication. Use this…

Estate Executor Guide Four Part Series - Part 2 Having successfully installed yourself into the role and made contact with beneficiaries, the administration can proceed in earnest. The following is a step…

Estate Executor Guide Four Part Series - Part 3 No will – Application for Letters of Administration If there is no will, the deceased is said to have died intestate and the…

Estate Executor Guide Four Part Series - Part 4 Every executor is a trustee of estate assets for at least the period until assets are sold and net proceeds are distributed. Some…

Have you ever wondered what happens when a loved one passes away without creating a will? Dying without a will (known as dying “intestate”) can create a tricky situation, and it’s generally…

A family member may apply to the Supreme Court for “Letters of Administration”. If granted, that person becomes the administrator of the estate. There is a predetermined order of relatives who may…

The administrator doesn’t get free rein to split the estate as they see fit – they must abide by figures set by the state. Property in the sole name of the deceased…

When someone dies with a valid will in place, it’s possible to dispute your share based on greater need. This is based on the idea that a deceased estate needs to adequately provide for…