The Wills, Estates and Succession Act (“WESA”) comes into force on March 31, 2014. At the same time, the Supreme Court Civil Rules (the “Rules”) related to probate and estate administration are being amended to “reflect the changes brought about by the enactment of the Wills, Estates and Succession Act and to generally modernize the… View this post »
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Dispute over Burial Rights delays Sherman Hemsley from “movin on up”
Actor Sherman Hemsley from the hit 70’s television show, “The Jeffersons”, passed away on July 24, 2012. However, he was not buried until November 21, 2012 because of a dispute over his estate. Hemsley created his will a mere 6 weeks before he passed away from lung cancer. In his will, he left his entire… View this post »
Should you claim executor’s fees?
If you are named the executor in a will and decide to take on the appointment, you will be entitled to compensation for services rendered to the estate. The compensation amount can be specified in the will or in a separate fee agreement. If it is not explicitly set out, you may claim a “fair and… View this post »