Educational how-to
What an estate trustee does in Ontario
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The trustee gathers assets, pays debts and distributes
It is a legal office. Mix estate money with personal money and you create a problem.
Many institutions require a certificate of appointment
That is the estate-court process under Rules 74 and 75. Open that list under Court Forms.
Keep records
A later passing of accounts is easier if the file is clean from day one.
Official law on this site: wills-estates-ontario.
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