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What’s the Difference between an Executor versus having Power of Attorney?

There are a few key differences in these legal roles, the main being that power of attorney is granted and carried out while someone is still alive.

What Happens to a Person's Bank Account When They Die Without a Will?

Unfortunately, your loved ones have no say in the matter, and your wishes for how you’d like to see your belongings distributed won’t be taken into account.

How to Deposit an Estate Check

Regardless of whether you’re an estate executor or a beneficiary, the settlement of an estate will naturally lead to the transfer of funds from one hand to another.

Who should be the executor of a will?

This is a position of great responsibility, and the executor must act on the testator’s behalf to ensure that the assets are allocated properly.

Should real estate be transferred to an executor's name before a sale?

First of all, in order to be authorized to sell real estate, an executor will probably have to obtain a grant of probate from the probate court.

The Surprising Red Tape at the End of Life

How settling a loved one’s affairs will cost you hundreds of hours of time

How ClearEstate Tech Uses Empathy by Design

Transparency, user-friendliness and consistency when you need it most

How big does an estate have to be in order to go through probate in British Columbia

The need for probate does vary, but a good rule of thumb is that an estate worth less than $25,000 usually does not need to go through probate.