Probating of Estates

We provide law clerk support to lawyers in the preparation of probate applications, assisting with efficient and accurate file progression.

Small Estate Certificate – estate value up to $150,000.00

Regular Route – preparing documents to apply for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee, estate value greater than $150,000.00

Pricing:

Please contact nancy@lawclerks.ca for a current price list

Additional work billed separately includes:

  • Renunciation of an Estate Trustee
  • Undertaking to determine estate value later
  • Motion to dispense with a Bond
  • Order dispensing with a Bond
  • Affidavit if we are not able to find a witness to the original Will
  • Preparing an accounting of the deceased’s bank accounts
  • Preparing a Distrution Ledger
  • Preparing Releases to be signed by the beneficiaries
  • Preparing notarial copies of the Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee

What is Probate?

Probate is the Court process by which a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee is issued, confirming that the Will is valid and that the named Executor has the authority to administer the estate.

Where assets are held solely in the name of the deceased, financial institutions typically require probate prior to releasing funds.

Documents Required for Probate

To apply for probate, the following documents are filed with the Court in the jurisdiction where the deceased resided:

  • Application for Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee With or Without A Will
  • Notice
  • Affidavit of Service of Notice
  • Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee With or Without A Will
  • Affidavit of Execution of the Will
  • Original Will
  • Original Death Certificate

Why Choose Elite Legal

We provide reliable, detail-oriented law clerk support to assist lawyers in managing estate files efficiently.

Accurate and thorough document preparation
Familiarity with court requirements and probate processes
Efficient turnaround to support file progression
Flexible support for both routine and more complex matters

Our goal is to support your practice by ensuring probate files are prepared accurately and move forward without unnecessary delay.