Helping Clients Navigate The Probate Process

Probate is a court procedure used to confirm or grant a person’s authority to act as the estate trustee of an estate. When the deceased left a will, the process may also formally confirm the will as the deceased’s valid last will. If the application is approved, the court issues a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee or, for qualifying small estates, a Small Estate Certificate.

Probate is not required for every estate. Whether it is necessary often depends on the type of assets involved and whether a financial institution or another organization requires proof of the estate trustee’s legal authority. The process can involve detailed court forms, supporting documents and estate information. McMurter & Associates can help determine whether probate is required and guide estate trustees through the application and estate-administration process.

McMurter & Associates can be your trusted partner throughout the probate process. Probate can be one of the most important and potentially complex parts of the estate-administration process.

Working with an estate lawyer will simplify the probate process for you while carrying out your loved one’s wishes. McMurter & Associates will be transparent with you throughout the entire process with clear communication and regular updates.

At all times, we will keep in touch with you. We work for you, and we know that you will have many questions that we can answer. We are here to help.

Our lawyers help estate trustees, executors and beneficiaries navigate probate and estate administration in Whitby, Oshawa and throughout Durham Region. We provide clear information and practical guidance to help make the process as straightforward as possible. To meet with a member of our firm, send us an email or call us at 1-800-756-7138 or 905-666-9200 to schedule a consultation.