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Oakville Estate Administration Lawyers

Are you facing the challenge of administering an estate or managing a trust? These tasks carry significant legal responsibilities, and they can pose many complex challenges.

At Sweatman Law Firm, we can help. Our Oakville law firm provides a complete range of probate and trust administration advice and services. We are committed to helping our clients perform their duties and avoid any legal or financial problems.

Offering a Variety of Estate and Trust Administration Services

Our law firm's Oakville lawyers are available to provide a variety of services regarding the administration of an estate or trust, including:

  • Advising executors, trustees and guardians regarding their duties and obligations
  • Obtaining probate (Certificate of Appointment with or without a will)
  • Assisting estate trustees (executors) and trustees in all aspects of their duties
  • Assisting trustees and guardians with their accounting obligations, including the passing of their estate accounts
  • Reporting to beneficiaries as required and liaising with other advisers such as accountants and tax advisers
  • Counselling individuals and charities on their rights as beneficiaries of an estate or trust
  • Representing executors, guardians, trustees or beneficiaries in litigation, if necessary

Efficient and Cost-Effective Estate and Trust Services

Our Oakville estate administration lawyers are experienced and practical. We recognize that each case is different and that the solution will be affected by the unique dynamics of your family. We will provide you with the tools and guidance you need to properly, confidently and efficiently manage the estate or trust.

We are committed to explaining the process and timelines, as well as the obligations of being an executor or trustee. We will help you keep and maintain financial records so that you can properly account for your actions as required by law. Sweatman Law Firm can also help you report to and deal with the beneficiaries and any government agency, such as the Office of the Children's Lawyer or the Office of the Public Guardian and Trustee.

As a fiduciary, you will be entrusted with important responsibilities that are fraught with issues and problems. Sweatman Law Firm will provide advice and guidance to ensure that your interests are defended and protected.

Contact Our Burlington Trust Administration Law Lawyers

For help with an estate, guardianship or trust matter, contact Sweatman Law Firm. We are committed to representing clients in Oakville, Mississauga, Burlington, Milton and throughout Ontario.

Legal News & Information
  • Jasmine Sweatman has been elected as a member of the Elder Law section of the Canadian Bar Association for the 2011-2012 term. She also serves on the Conference education committee for the Canadian Associate of Gift Planners' April 2012 conference. MORE>>
  • Sophia Dunkley of Sweatman Law has been elected to the position of Secretary of the Charities and Not-For-Profit executive of the Ontario Bar Association for the 2011-2012 and elected a member of the National Charities and Not-for-Profit executive of the Canadian Bar Association for the 2011-2013 term. MORE>>
  • Jennifer Stebbing of Sweatman Law has been elected a member of the executive of the Trusts and Estates section of the Ontario Bar Associate for the 2011-2012 term. MORE>>
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Sweatman Law Firm

Sweatman Law Firm
1400 Cornwall Road, Unit 11
Oakville, ON L6J 7W5
Toll Free: 888-389-2165
Fax: 905-337-3309
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Sweatman Law Firm
1515 Rebecca Street, Unit 34
Oakville, ON L6L 5G8
Toll Free: 888-389-2165
Fax: 905-827-8380
Map and Directions