As of April 1, 2021 a new simplified process for small estates was introduced in the Province of Ontario. Find out what now qualifies as a small estate and the new process for grieving families.
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In the province of Ontario, the only individual that is legally permitted to oversee the distribution of one’s estate is referred to as the “estate trustee”. The vast majority of Wills in Ontario go through the procedure of probate, with the exception of Wills where the entirety of the estate is held jointly, typically between a husband and wife. When an estate is held jointly the surviving spouse would absorb the interests of the deceased spouse, this allows the estate to steer clear of the probate process.