ESTATE ADMINISTRATION

Transferring your wealth to your estate beneficiaries will be an important task, and choosing between your friends and family to be the executor of your estate can be difficult.  

Instead, consider choosing an estates lawyer to be the executor and trustee of your estate. Having a lawyer named as your executor comes with many advantages. First, lawyers are experienced with legal matters and administrative tasks, which could otherwise stress your family during their time of loss. Second, legal bank accounts are governed by the Law Society of Ontario, which provides confidence when disbursing your wealth. Finally, lawyers are trained to act on the instructions of your will, instead of any family dynamics which may exist at the time.

Choosing a lawyer to be your executor can reduce any conflict within your family which may arise by choosing the wrong executor. Knowing that your estate will be disbursed with prestige and professionalism will give you peace of mind.  

If you choose Mr. Falldien to be your executor and estate trustee, the legal fees charged would be a commission of 5 percent of the value of your estate. Additional fees would apply to prepare your will and power of attorney documents, as detailed below.

PREPARING YOUR WILL

Having a will prepared by a professional lawyer is the best way to make sure that your legacy is properly disbursed. The Falldien Law Office uses simple language to prepare your will, which covers modern topics, such as social media accounts, pets, and digital assets.  

We charge $900.00, plus HST to complete your will. This includes your Power of Attorney for care, your POA for property, and notarizing your signatures with witnesses at our office.

ASSISTING EXECUTORS

For clients that have been named as an executor, we can assist with the difficult process of managing the estate during their time of loss. For example, executors may need assistance with obtaining a certificate of estate trustee (also known as probate), assistance with preparing legal documents for the estate, and assistance arranging taxes for the estate. 

The Falldien Law Office charges $425.00 per hour for legal fees to assist executors with the administration of an estate. An initial consultation is required before services can begin, which costs $500.00, plus HST.

ESTATE LITIGATION

Sometimes a family cannot agree on certain aspects of an estate, particularly where assets are withheld or not properly disclosed. In these cases, it can be helpful to have an experienced litigation lawyer who can bring your matter to Court.  

Mr. Falldien charges $425.00 per hour for legal representation regarding an estate. In the alternative, commission fees can be arranged if necessary. 

CONCLUSION

The Falldien Law Office is trusted by many clients across Northern Ontario for their estate matters. We can assist with any legal aspect of any estate. 

Give yourself the peace of mind that you deserve, and contact us.