Wills & Estates Lawyer Toronto & Vaughan
Are you prepared in the event of your passing or the passing of a loved one? Last Will and testaments; corporate Wills; powers of attorney; family trusts; estate administration; succession planning and probate.
There’s a lot you can do now to avoid serious legal issues and family disputes. That’s why you need a Hummingbird Wills & Estates lawyer who will review all your details to minimize disputes and future legal costs. You need a highly respected law firm that has the knowledge and extensive experience to give you the peace of mind you need.
At Hummingbird Lawyers LLP, we pride ourselves on better serving Toronto and the Greater Toronto Area, because we understand that estate planning is vital for everyone, young or old, and the time is now to plan ahead.
Full Suite of Wills & Estates Services
Estate Planning
Estate planning is the process of planning on how one’s estate will be distributed and managed after their death or when the individual becomes incapacitated. See the list of Estate planning needs services we offer, including wills, power of attorney, and more are taken care of.
Estate Administration
Estate Administration refers to the individual(s) who is responsible for the collection of the estate details and managing the finances. Tasks involved include paying creditors and distributing assets to heirs and beneficiaries. Hummingbird Lawyers LLP can assist Executor of Will or Estate Trustees in obtaining the authority to perform necessary duties and distribute the estate properly.
Hummingbird Lawyers can assist you to administer the estate in a limited manner or completely. See the list of Estate Administration services.
Estate Litigation
Estate Litigation can be a lengthy and complex matter. Nobody wants to need an estate litigation lawyer. We explain when and why you should consult if you’re involved in an estate dispute. No matter the issue, whether you have beneficiary disagreements, will challenge, or need the Court’s advice, Hummingbird Lawyers is there to support and guide you.
Hummingbird Lawyers can also assist you with processing a claim against the estate such as dependent claims, passing of accounts, or holding the executors accountable. See the list of Estate Litigation services that we offer.
Estate Litigation Lawyer Toronto
Estate administration can be a lengthy and complex matter.
We provide excellent personal service to all of our clients and establish life-long relationships that you can rely on and trust.
We have an excellent team of Wills & Estates lawyers and we can assist with any administration and estate litigation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Do I Need A Will?
In a case of dying without a Will, your money may not automatically go to the people you think.
You may not have provided adequately for a dependent.
Decisions regarding your minor children and their money may be influenced by someone you do not want to have involved.
The funds that your family needs could be tied up in estates court for a length of time, when they need it the most.
If you need to be officially appointed by a Court to act as an Estate Trustee, payment of an estate administration tax (“EAT”) is required. The rate of tax due is calculated based on the value of the assets of the estate that require probate. Effective January 1, 2020, no EAT will be payable on the first $50,000.00 of an estate value. Consult with the Estates team at Hummingbird Lawyers to explore what this means for you as an Executor of an Estate.
Executors beware! Effective January 1, 2020, the Ontario Government has implemented changes that will affect all that go through the probate process. In December 2014, through regulations and legislative changes the Ontario Government sought to enforce compliance with the Estate Administration Tax Act, 1998, by imposing on the Estate Trustee or Executor a duty to file a detailed inventory reflecting everything a person owned at death and the value of those assets. The form that an Estate Trustee or Executor must use to submit this information is called an Estate Information Return Form (EIR Form). Effective January 1, 2020, the deadline for filing the EIR Form to the Ontario Ministry of Finance changed from 90 days to 180 days of the issuance of the Certificate of Appointment. The time period for an Executor to report changes to the initial information reported on the EIR Form, including adjustments in value or additional asset information, has also changed from 30 days to 60 days.
Looking For A Will Lawyer?
If you’re looking for skilled and experienced lawyers in Vaughan or lawyers in Toronto, Hummingbird Lawyers LLP has offices at each location for your convenience.
Save The Trouble, Hire A Will Lawyer Today!
We help clients determine what documents are needed to prevent these outcomes and honour your wishes.
Our services protect your wishes and the people who depend on you.
So make no mistakes! Our Vaughan and Toronto-based team will save a lot of future trouble by simply working with you on covering all small details.
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OUR WILLS & ESTATES LAWYERS
AMY M. MACALPINE
IOULIA VINOGRADOVA
