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Gilmore & Gilmore Professional Corporation established in 1986 is based in Alliston, Ontario, Canada. We are specialists in Wills, Powers of Attorney, Estate Law, Estate Litigation and offer extensive Estate Administration Services. Our Real Estate team handles a broad range of deals with a strong reputation for handling complex situations quickly and effectively.
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More Debts than Assets in an Estate
WHAT TO DO WHEN THERE ARE MORE DEBTS THAN ASSETS IN AN ESTATE What does an executor do if the debts of the estate exceed the assets? First of all, the executor (estate trustee) is not required to assume the executor … Continue reading
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“Unvesting” Estate Property
“UNVESTING” REAL ESTATE NOT TRANSFERRED WITHIN 3 YEARS OF DEATH If property has vested because it has not been dealt with by the Executor / Estate Trustee within 3 years of the date of death there are options available to … Continue reading
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Specific Gifts in a Will
IT IS IMPORTANT TO ENSURE YOU HAVE A GIFT CLAUSE IN YOUR WILL If your Will leaves specific items to someone, you should ensure a gift clause says what is to happen if that person should predecease you. If you … Continue reading
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How Can I Pay Probate Tax?
HOW CAN I PAY PROBATE TAX? When a probate application is filed with the Superior Court in Ontario, Estate Administration Tax (Probate Tax) has to be paid on the value of the estate. Often there are no funds available to … Continue reading
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What to do with the deceased’s cards?
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION – WHAT TO DO WITH ALL OF THE DECEASED’S CARDS? There are different requirements and recommendations relating to the various cards when someone dies – credit cards, health card, Social Insurance Card, etc. – once those cards are … Continue reading
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