What Can a Will Do For You? Wills and Estates Burlington and Hamilton

If you reside in Ontario and die without a will (intestate), your assets will pass under the Succession Law Reform Act, meaning the law and not you will determine who inherits from your estate.

Not having a will can also cost your estate additional money during probate and may increase the possibility of litigation when determining who may inherit from your estate. You can avoid the legal difficulties of dying intestate by contacting Redden Law Firm today. We have the experience you need to prepare your will and help ensure your assets are distributed according to your wishes.

Estate Planning

While a will is not a complete guarantee against someone raising a claim against your estate, if properly prepared and executed, a will does document and serve to protect your wishes on the administration of your estate and the distribution of your assets.

• In a will, you formally express how your estate is to be handled, including:
• Who inherits from your estate
• Any charitable contributions to be made out of your estate
• Who will administer your estate
• How funeral costs and debts will be paid from your estate
• If a trust is to be established to care for any minor children or loved ones

Estate Administration

The term ‘estate administration’ refers to the process of collecting and managing the estate (probate) administration, paying any debts and taxes, and distributing the remaining property to the heirs of the estate. When controversies arise — as they often do — you will require a lawyer experienced in handling adversary actions, such as will disputes.

Many other complex legal issues can arise during estate/probate administration, including incomplete, unsigned, or unexecuted wills; estate tax matters; and issues regarding the distribution of the deceased’s retirement account, pension, or other non-probate assets – just to name a few. Redden Law understands that these issues can be very personal and strives to provide you with well-rounded Estates and wills law across Burlington, Hamilton, Oakville, Stoney Creek, Ancaster, and Dundas through a friendly working relationship.

Start Preparing Today

You can take the first step in completing a will or enlisting estate planning services by calling Randy Redden at (905) 975-6591 to arrange an appointment.