Probate Law
Our probate lawyers take the worry out of completing court documents and getting court approval to administer an Ontario estate.
Probate Lawyers in Ontario
Losing a loved one is traumatic. Why make it more complicated or difficult than it needs to be? At Axess Law, our lawyers are highly experienced and qualified to assist you in applying to probate a deceased’s last Will and testament. Before you distribute Wills and estates to beneficiaries, ask our cheap lawyers (Toronto and nearby) to help you get a certificate of appointment of estate trustee from an Ontario probate court. Even if you are named executor in a personal Will, your right to distribute a next-of-kin’s estate could be challenged in court. Axess Law online probate lawyers show you where to take a Will to get permission to probate it and what to do if your legal authority as estate trustee is questioned.
A probate lawyer is a licensed attorney who works with the executors and the beneficiaries of an estate to settle the affairs of the decedent. At Axess Law, our lawyers are highly experienced and qualified to assist you in applying to probate a deceased’s last Will and testament. Our probate lawyers take the worry out of completing court documents and getting court approval to administer an Ontario estate.
How It Works
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Book Your Appointment
Click on ‘Get Started’ to submit your details. Our client care team will contact you shortly to schedule your appointment with the lawyer.
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Meet With The Lawyer
Your first probate consultation is free, without obligation. An Axess Law lawyer will give you a probate quote and answer any probate questions you have.
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Apply For Probate
Our lawyers will work with you to complete the application forms and apply for probate in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice.
We Make It Easy For You
Expert Advice
Our team of experienced lawyers gives you expert guidance to make informed decisions.
Virtual Appointment
Our lawyers are available across Ontario to meet you virtually. If you wish to meet in person, we have 5 offices across the GTA and Ottawa.
Extended Business Hours
Our lawyers are available 7 days a week from morning to evening so that you don't have to take time off from work.
Our Services
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Probate Without a Will
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Probate With a Will
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Complex Estate Planning
Sophisticated business owners or investors often make multiple Wills which include primary, secondary or more Wills. Business shares, valuable antiques, or foreign investments may be distributed differently, requiring probate law advice from an experienced legal professional.
Axess Law will advise you if assets need probate attention or not. We discuss mandatory estate information return filing, due within 180 days of your appointment, and preparing final income tax returns.
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Convenient Appointments
Axess Law gives you the choice of booking an online or in-person appointment. Our lawyers are available 7 days a week, at times convenient for you. We can meet in person, by phone, email, or via a remote video call. In addition to these, there are 5 Axess Law offices located across the Greater Toronto Area – all with onsite parking or easily accessible by public transit.
What Our Customers Say About Us
I was so happy with the services I received at this extremely professional and toward thinking law firm. From the beginning of the transaction Axess Law guided me through a easy and painless legal experience. Axess Law’s lawyers are kind and care about their clients. The administration team is also very knowledgeable and organized. I would recommend this firm to anyone looking for a professional legal experience.
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Extremely impressed by the services and convenience provided by Axess Law. We have engaged with Davinder a few times for different services, and it has been a breeze each time. We've been able to do both remote and in-person visits, and she has been very professional and forthcoming in all her advice. Their prices are fair too, so I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for the legal services that they provide.
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We had a family member who was in serious financial difficulty due to the Covid-19 pandemic impact on their income. I contacted Trina Powell with Axess Law following considerable research. Our experience with Trina and her firm exceeded our expectations in terms of fast response to our inquiry, sensitive consultation, appropriate solution, and follow-up. The best word to describe our experience is "professional."
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I contacted Axess Law to prepare a legal document; they have a very easy online booking system. When I arrived to thier office I dealt with a lawyer by the name Pratheeb Uthayakumar; he is very knowledgeable and pleasant to deal with. I highly recommended Axess Law.
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Great experience, professional, knowledgable and pleasant staff, they guide you through a simplified process and explain everything. I definitely recommend them and will return again for future business.
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Some FAQs
A probate court is where a deceased’s final Will and testament is validated as genuine and your appointment as estate trustee confirmed. As long as there is a Will, a visit to probate court is a wise move for any Ontario executor.
Probate law requires executors to apply to court if a deceased:
- owned Ontario real estate, their own or as tenants in common
- has vehicles, motorbikes, RVs, trucks, boats, or trailers
- owned a business without making a succession plan to pass it on
- has substantial bank accounts not held jointly with others
- or has a bank, creditors, or investment company who demand proof of an executor’s legal authority.
Not all Wills require probate. You can often bypass probate court if a deceased had a secondary Will or named beneficiaries for assets like life insurance policies, stocks, and bonds, RRSPs, or RRIFs or TFSAs.
Some estates are so small that probate is impractical. Small estate certificates allow executors to distribute assets without all the formalities. Ask our probate lawyers how to manage Wills and estates with no or little assets.
Executors, estate trustees, or personal representatives have legal and financial responsibilities to:
- Follow a Will’s directions
- Act prudently
- Keep beneficiaries’ interests in mind
- Protect and grow assets in Wills
- Keep proper financial accounts
- Treat beneficiaries (heirs) fairly
- Not profit personally at beneficiaries’ expense
- Perform responsibilities ably.
- Unless an estate is complex or in court, you have about a year to distribute a Will.