What Is Probate In Ontario
Probate is the legal process that confirms the executor's authority to deal with the estate and distribute assets according to the will. In Ontario probate is called a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee.
You may need probate if:
- The deceased owned a home in their name alone
- Banks or financial institutions require it
- There are investments without named beneficiaries
- There is no joint ownership on assets
- The estate needs to be formally administered
The probate process in Ontario involves gathering information about assets and debts, notifying beneficiaries, completing court forms and sometimes waiting several months for approval.
You don't have to do this alone
Our goal is to help you navigate the Ontario Probate Forms process with step by step guided questions. We offer a practical and affordable guided option for executors.
This platform works similar to tax software - you input the information regarding the estate and it helps to fill out the required forms. This will help you to:
- Gather the right information
- Organize assets and debts
- Track documents
- Work through the estate at your pace in a structured way
You remain the executor in full control - the software simply helps you move through the process step-by-step.
Estate information stays private
Your personal and estate information stays on your OWN device. You store and manage estate information and control where documents are saved.