The Canadian Executor's Guide

The complete Canadian guide to settling an estate-clearly, correctly, and with confidence.

You've been named executor. Now what?

Whether you're facing this responsibility for the first time or looking for a reliable reference, this guide takes you through every stage of estate administration-from the first phone calls after death to the final distribution and release.

The Canadian Executor's Guide gives you:

• A clear roadmap through probate, taxes, and distribution

• Province-by-province guidance

• Practical checklist and timelines to keep you on track

• Plain-language explanations of important legal concepts

• Strategies to reduce conflict with beneficiaries and family members

• Warning signs for the mistakes that create personal liability

What You'll Learn:

✔ How to read a will and understand your legal authority

✔ When probate is required-and when it isn't

✔ How to identify, secure, and value all estate assets

✔ The right order to pay debts and taxes (and why it matters)

✔ How to work effectively with lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors

✔ What to do when beneficiaries disagree-or threaten litigation

✔ How to protect yourself from personal liability at every stage