We are a full-service law firm, providing an extensive range of legal services in the Fraser Valley.
We know that losing someone is difficult and probate can be a daunting and confusing process, especially if you were close to the deceased. There are many questions that you may have, such as where to start, and we are here to answer those questions for you.
We work with you from the very beginning of the application process, keeping you up to date after your documents have been filed, right up until the Grant is issued. From the filing of the documents up to and including the transmission of the property (if there is one) into the name of the executor or by Right of Survivorship, we work with you to take away the stress of filing for probate.
Yes, we write and provide notice (Notice of Proposed Application) and a copy of the will if there is one.
Property held in joint tenancy, joint accounts, RRSPs, RRIFs, and TFSAs with named beneficiaries, as well as any insurance proceeds made out to a specific beneficiary.
You must wait 210 days after the issue of the Grant to distributed.
Yes, you can, but you will need to have all beneficiaries sign a Consent to Early Distribution document or get a court order prior to distribution
Yes, it is recommended that you hold back 25% of the value of the estate for final taxes. If you do not and the deceased owes any money, you will be liable. Once all taxes are paid, you will apply for the Clearance Certificate.
Yes, we will do the transmission to either executor or Right of Survivorship.
Our fees start at $2,000 for a simple probate/administration, and $2,500 for a probate/administration with a property transmission.