2 Minute Read The role of the estate trustee is vital to the proper administration of an estate! The estate trustee ensures that the deceased’s wishes are fulfilled in winding up their estate. In today’s article, we briefly overview the duties of an estate trustee. The purpose of an estate trustee is to realize estate […]
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2 Minute Read All fiduciaries (estate trustees, attorneys under powers of attorney, guardians, and trustees of a trust) are legally obligated to keep accurate records and accounts of their management of assets. Sometimes, a fiduciary will be required to bring an application to pass their accounts to Court: in this article, we discuss the nature
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2 Minute Read Probate refers to the legal process by which the Court recognizes the official appointment and authority of the estate trustee to administer the deceased’s estate, whereas estate administration refers to the entire process in which the estate trustee settles and administers the deceased’s estate. Learn more about the estate administration process in
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