Why Estate Planning Matters
A good estate plan will minimize probate fees and income taxes payable upon your death, name an appropriate executor or estate trustee, plan for beneficiaries, make arrangements for business assets or corporations and generally make things as simple as possible for those you leave behind.
Ruberto Sheikh LLP serves clients throughout Ontario from our Thunder Bay office, providing complete legal services for estates and administration. Whether you need to create your first will, update an existing estate plan, or navigate the complex process of estate administration, our experienced team guides you through every step with expertise and understanding.
Estate Administration & Probate Services
After someone passes away, the administration of their estate can seem like a daunting task. Whether probate of the deceased’s estate is required or not, there is always a significant amount of work that the estate trustee must do to wrap up an estate.
Based in Thunder Bay, we understand both Ontario’s probate system and the emotional challenges families face during these difficult times. We walk executors through the entire administration process, from obtaining probate certificates to distributing assets according to the deceased’s wishes. We handle all legal requirements while allowing families to focus on grieving and healing.
Estate administration involves numerous deadlines, court filings, and regulatory requirements. We manage these details for you, ensuring everything is completed properly and on time while protecting both the estate and beneficiary interests.
Estate Planning Services in Ontario
What does an estate lawyer do that other professionals cannot? While financial advisors focus on investment strategies and accountants handle tax planning, estate lawyers provide the legal framework that makes your wishes legally binding and enforceable. We draft wills that stand up in court, create powers of attorney that protect you during incapacity, and structure trusts that minimize taxes while achieving your family goals.
A lawyer for wills and estates brings specialized knowledge of Ontario’s succession laws, tax implications, and probate requirements. We ensure your estate plan complies with provincial legislation while maximizing benefits for your beneficiaries. Our role extends beyond document preparation to include ongoing legal advice as your circumstances change throughout your lifetime.
Wills & Estate legal services we offer:
- Wills and Powers of Attorney
- Estate Planning
- Trusts
- Probate/Settling of Estates
Our Approach to Estate Law
Our wills and estates lawyers understand the importance of a sensitive approach to both estate planning and estate administration. Dealing with death is incredibly difficult for everyone involved and we will tactfully and compassionately help you plan your estate and assist you or your loved ones with the administration process.
These discussions often involve difficult conversations about mortality, family dynamics, and financial concerns. We take the time needed for these important decisions, explaining legal options clearly and allowing you to process information at your own pace. During estate administration, families are grieving while facing complex legal requirements and tight deadlines. We handle the legal complexities so you can focus on what matters most during this challenging time.
Whether you’re creating your estate plan or administering a loved one’s affairs, we understand that every family situation is unique. Our approach combines legal expertise with genuine understanding of the emotional challenges involved in these important life events.
Speak With Our Expert Thunder Bay Wills & Estate Law Team
Have more questions? Give us a call or send us an email to ali@rushllp.ca or kady@rushllp.ca
