Educational how-to
What an estate trustee does in Ontario
This page is a public educational walkthrough. It is not a retainer, a court form, or a promise about your result.
The trustee gathers assets, pays debts and distributes
It is a legal office, not a courtesy title.
Keep records and separate estate money
Mixing funds causes trouble.
Probate is sometimes required
Banks and the land registry often ask for it.
The will and the SLRA control the work
Read both.
Official law on this site: wills-estates-ontario.
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