ESTATE
PLANNING
For many individuals, making estate planning decisions can be a challenging and sometimes uncomfortable process that raises many questions and concerns. The larger and more complex one’s estate, the more daunting the task may seem.
At I Sabourin Law Office, we have experience assisting our clients with their estate planning needs. We can provide you with a comfortable forum to contemplate such decisions, and find solutions that leave you with confidence and give you peace of mind.
We also provide our clients with a holistic approach to estate planning in order to deal with special circumstances not adequately addressed by a Last Will and Testament. Please contact us to find out more information about the estate planning options that would best suit your needs.
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Last Will and Testament
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Power of Attorney for Personal Care
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Continuing Power of Attorney for Property
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Other Estate Planning
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What is a Certificate of Apointment of an Estate Trustee with a Will?Certificate of Apointment of an Estate Trustee with a Will (formerly known as “Probate”) is a legal and technical process used when the deceased dies with a Will. If the application is successful the court will issue the Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee, which approves the authenticity of the Last Will and Testament of the deceased and gives to the applicant the legal authority to act as Estate Trustee (also known as the “Executor”).
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What is a Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee without a WillA Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee without a Will (also know as “intestate estates”) is a legal and technical process used when the deceased died without a Will. If the application is successful, the court will issue the Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee, which gives to the applicant the legal authority to act as Estate Trustee (also known as the “Executor”).
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Do I need a Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee?The Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee with (or without) a Will is not always required, but mandatory in many estate administrations as it provides necessary assurance to third parties, such as financial institutions, that they may release funds to the Estate Trustee. Furthermore, if there is a real estate transaction as part of the estate administration, the land registry office generally requires the Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with (or Without a Will) for similar reasons. The Certificate of Appointment of an Estate Trustee may also be required for other types of property and in certain circumstances. Please contact us to discuss your situation.