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Transfer of Property on Death

Transfer of Property on Death

May 30, 2022

Ever wonder what happens to your property when you die? Well, it all depends on how the property was owned during your lifetime. There are three main ownership types, sole ownership, joint proprietors or tenants-in-common. Sole Ownership If you own property in just your name, upon your death this property will pass according to your … Read more

What happens after Probate?

May 30, 2022

Once it has been determined that a Grant of Representation is required and it has been obtained, it is now time to deal with the assets of the estate. The first step is for the executors to decide what to do with each asset. Any assets that have been specifically gifted to a beneficiary will … Read more

When Is Probate Needed?

July 1, 2019

  One of the main questions we get asked by clients is ‘do I need to get Probate?’. The answer is not always a simple yes or no. To determine whether or not probate is needed we need to look at what assets were held by the deceased at the time of their death. Before … Read more