Trusts and Estates: Links & Resources

Pooranlaw has gathered a wealth of resources and links for clients seeking information regarding information about the Estates and Trusts Law in Ontario, all in a single location for ease of reference.  Check back here often for updates on recent legislative developments and the latest in free reference material.

Legislation

Estates Act
www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90e21

Estates Administration Act
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90e22

Succession Law Reform Act
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90s26

Trustee Act
https://www.ontario.ca/laws/statute/90t23

 

Estate Planning

Inspiring Possibilities Estate Planning Guide (PooranLaw and Community Living Ontario)

www.planinspiringpossibilities.com

Estate Planning, Wills and Dealing with Death (Government of Canada)

www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/estate-planning.html

FAQs on Wills, estates and trusts (Ministry of the Attorney General – Ontario)

www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/justice-ont/estate_planning.php

 

Estate Administration

Estate Administration Tax calculator

www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/estates/calculate.php

How To Apply for Probate in Ontario (Ministry of the Attorney General)

www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/estates/how_to_apply_for_probate.php

After a Death (Employment and Social Development Canada)

www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/benefits/family/death.html

Inheriting Property (How an estate is distributed)

www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/family/pgt/heirclaim.php