Ontario Estate Administration, 9th Edition

Intended as a practical guide for experienced lawyers, law clerks and paralegals engaged in the day-to-day administration of estates, as well as a handbook for students and practitioners new to the subject, Ontario Estate Administration, 9th Edition offers a comprehensive overview of a practice area that is becoming increasingly important and complex as the population ages and planning for mental incapacity becomes more and more critical.

An Indispensable Reference
Each chapter in Ontario Estate Administration, 9th Edition provides a summary of the law and practice in a specific area of estate administration – from court applications (both with and without a will), to estate conveyancing, to powers of attorney and guardianship. This publication also contains a full set of more than 80 updated forms and precedents for both contentious and non-contentious estate matters, as well as easy-to-follow guidance on how to complete those forms and precedents, including handy checklists to help avoid mistakes and errors.

In addition, this volume includes the forms, precedents and instructions needed for the preparation of powers of attorney and court applications for adult guardianship, as well as for the administration of the estates of incapable adults. Throughout, the text cross-references the forms for quick and efficient ease of use.

What's New In This Edition

• Over 80 forms and precedents, updated as of January 2023
• Discussion of key updates brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, including:
  • The development of electronic filing processes with the courts and virtual court appearances; and
  • The ability to execute a will or power of attorney virtually and to swear or affirm an affidavit virtually

Who Should Read This Book

• New practitioners or established lawyers looking to expand their knowledge of estate law
• Paralegals and law clerks who need a comprehensive reference for working in estate administration
• Law libraries that want to provide patrons with access to a comprehensive collection of materials on wills and estates
• Students in paralegal programs in Ontario