Sara is a designated TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) and MTI (Member Trust Institute) with 14 years of experience in the estate planning and settlement fields. Sara uses her extensive knowledge to provide thoughtful and compassionate guidance in an approachable manner.
Editorial Contributions by Sara Hillier, TEP, MTI
Estate Planning
Apr 23, 2026
Should a Family Member Be an Executor? Key Considerations and Alternatives
Family members are the people we trust the most, but are they a good fit to handle our estates when we pass?
Estate Planning
Mar 26, 2026
Bank Executor Services Versus Independent Executors: Understanding Your Executor Options
Want to work with a corporate executor but not sure where to start? ClearEstate compares professional executors from banks and other institutions.
Estate Planning
Mar 23, 2026
Untangling Bureaucracy for the Great Wealth Transfer
Estate settlement is brutal. It must be redesigned for Gen Z.
Estate Planning
Sep 24, 2024
Estate Planning with Alter Ego Trusts in Canada (2025 guide)
Learn how an alter ego trust can simplify estate planning for Canadian seniors. Avoid probate and secure your assets.
Estate Settlement
Sep 19, 2024
How to Probate an Estate Without a Will in Alberta
Need to probate an estate without a will in Alberta? Learn the key steps, legal requirements, and how to become an administrator.
Estate Settlement
Jul 05, 2024
Estate Forms Needed For Probate in Ontario
This guide provides clear guidance on the probate estate forms required by Ontario in 2024 for intestate and testate estates.