Willful
Updated January 17th, 2025
You may have heard the term probate in the past, or maybe it’s the first time you’re learning about it.
Either way, it’s an important element of estate planning. While it’s not you who handles probate—rather, it’s your executor who handles it after you pass away—it’s important to understand why having a will makes probate easier.
In this article we cover everything you need to know about probate, including what you can do before you pass to make probate easier on your family, probate fees, and how to probate a will if you’re ever the executor of someone’s estate.
Key Takeaways
- Probate verifies a will’s validity and grants authority to executors.
- Requirements and fees for probate vary by province.
- Probate is often unnecessary for small estates or jointly owned assets.
- Executors handle probate but may hire professional help if needed.
- Willful helps you create a legal will and take the first step towards avoiding probate.
