An executor must administer the estate with diligence, respond to reasonable inquiries from beneficiaries, and take the Court process seriously. Where those duties are not met, the Court has shown that it is prepared to order costs personally... 24 Jul

What Happens When An Executor ‘Ghosts’ The Estate?

Choosing an executor is one of the most consequential decisions in estate planning. Conflicts of interest can lead to family disputes, high legal costs, and can jeopardize proper estate administration. 22 Jul

What Constitutes Executor Conflicts of Interest in Ontario?

What are you actually entitled to know as an estate beneficiary? And if you are the executor, what do you actually have to share? Here is how it works in British Columbia... 21 Jul

Beneficiary Rights in BC: What Executors Need to Know

Under Australian estate law, executors owe a fiduciary duty to all beneficiaries. This guide explains exactly what conduct justifies a dispute, what steps to take first, and how the courts approach these matters in 2026. 16 Jul

Australian Estate Law: Guide to Disputing Executor Conduct

Choosing the right estate trustee —at the planning stage— can be one of the most important decisions a testator makes. This case serves as a cautionary tale of what can happen when an estate trustee fails to appreciate the seriousness of the role... 03 Jul

Cautionary Tale: When Poor Administration Comes at a Cost

With many estates being administered over extended periods —by older spouses, siblings, or peers— the risk that an executor becomes incapable is very real and foreseeable. Planning for incapacity at the drafting stage is key... 26 Jun

What Happens When An Estate Executor Becomes Incapable?

This article provides general information only. Estate administration rules and procedures vary across provinces and territories, and legal advice is recommended in most cases. 12 Jun

Estate Administration: Practical First Steps for Executors

Over the past decade, a caregiving crisis has been building in the workplace. Currently, 35% of the Canadian workforce or 8 million people, are struggling and juggling their work responsibilities with caregiving duties. 25 May

Caregiving Crisis at Work: Millions of Canadians Struggling

This article explains why assuming a spouse will handle everything is a common but risky planning mistake, how that assumption breaks down under real-world constraints, and why individual clarity matters even within shared plans. 24 May

Common Mistake: Assuming Your Spouse Will Handle Everything

This guide explains who can be a beneficiary, the different types, the rights you hold as a beneficiary in Ontario, and the rules that decide what happens when something goes wrong. 21 May

The Rights You Hold as a Beneficiary in Ontario

Scott Foley plays a widowed father of three in "It's Not Like That" on Amazon Prime Video— It is a fictional story, but the legal and financial situation it depicts affects hundreds of thousands of Canadian families every year... 20 May

4 Estate Planning Steps Every Canadian Parent Must Take

If you think the executor or administrator of a decedent’s estate is mismanaging the assets within it, it’s easy to feel powerless. However, when you know what steps to take, you may be able to hold the executor accountable while preventing further loss. 22 Apr

Executor Mismanaging Estate: What Beneficiaries Should Do