What Happens If You Die Without a Will in Ontario
Ontario's intestacy rules explained — who inherits under the Succession Law Reform Act, how an administrator is appointed, and what happens when an estate is insolvent.
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How to Settle an Estate in Ontario When the Bank Froze the Accounts
Step-by-step guide for Ontario executors and surviving spouses whose bank accounts were frozen after a death. How to release funds, pay funeral costs, and unfreeze accounts before probate.
Best Ontario Estate Toolkit for Small Estates at or Below $150,000
The best tools and resources for settling a small estate at or below $150,000 in Ontario. Covers Rule 74.1, the Small Estate Certificate, EAT exemptions, and the 180-day EIR requirement that catches small-estate executors off guard.
Alternatives to Hiring an Ontario Estate Lawyer for Probate
Five alternatives to hiring an estate lawyer for Ontario probate: settlement guides, legal tech platforms, legal aid clinics, paralegal services, and hybrid approaches. What each costs and when each works.
Ontario Estate Settlement Guide vs Hiring an Estate Lawyer — Which Do You Actually Need?
Comparing a self-guided Ontario estate settlement toolkit against hiring an estate lawyer. When each option saves money, when DIY is safe, and when you need professional counsel.
Best Ontario Estate Settlement Resource for Executors Handling It Without a Lawyer
The best estate settlement resources for Ontario executors doing it themselves. Compares government portals, law firm blogs, legal tech platforms, and structured settlement guides.
CPP Death Benefit Top-Up 2025 and Funeral Assistance Ontario: What Families Can Claim
The 2025 CPP death benefit top-up explained — up to $5,000 for eligible estates — plus Ontario Works and ODSP funeral assistance for families who need help with burial costs.
Small Estate Certificate Ontario: When You Can Use Rule 74.1 (and When You Can't)
Ontario's small estate process explained — the $150,000 threshold, Form 74.1A, 30-day notice period, and why the EIR is still required even for small estates.
Estate Administration Tax Ontario: How It's Calculated and What Executors Must File
Ontario's Estate Administration Tax explained — the 1.5% rate, $50k exemption, 180-day EIR deadline, and Form 9955 online filing requirement.
Survivorship Application Ontario: Transferring Joint Property After a Death
How to remove a deceased person's name from jointly owned Ontario property — the survivorship application process, fees, required documents, and first dealings exemption.
Ontario Executor Checklist: Duties, Deadlines, and Liability Traps
What executors must do after a death in Ontario — month-by-month duties, statutory deadlines, and the personal liability risks you need to know about.
Ontario Death Certificate: What Families Need to Know in 2026
The Ontario death certificate process explained — types, fees, timelines, and why the 16-week backlog changes everything for executors.