Distribution Of Property

Questions & Answers

• Question - How can you divide up household and personal items when there is no will?

  When a person dies without a will, a probate court will get involved in overseeing how remaining property is divided.

• Question - How do I know if I'm entitled to a family member's inheritance?

  The law generally requires that a person must survive to be able to take property from another’s estate.

• Question - In Ontario, what happens if a spouse dies and does not have a will?

  When a person dies without a will, who will get his or her property depends on how the survivors are related -- and sometimes, how many there are.

• Question - What property do children from my husband's previous marriage take if he dies without a will?

  They say that everything’s big in Texas—and so are the complications that can crop up when a Texas dies without a will.

• Question - Is there such a thing as an irrevocable maintenance trust fund?

  Irrevocable trusts are forever. But how the trust property is distributed is a matter of form and format.

• Question - How do we get my father's house deeded to his three children?

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• Question - Can you provide me with a list of "end of life" questions to address with my family?

  A comprehensive list for end of life questions will be appearing soon; in the meantime, this site can help provide some structure for your discussions.

• Question - How can I get the addresses of the properties belonging to my parents after their passing?

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• Question - Can my mother give tax free gifts to her grandchildren?

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• Question - I inherited a house. How do I get the deed transferred to my name?

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• Question - What will happen to my brother's share of inheritance if he cannot be found?

  If a beneficiary cannot be located when a will is probated, the property will go to back-up takers in a particular order.

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• Question - When can I expect payment from my father's estate?

  While there are no hard and fast time limits for when an executor must wind up an estate, there are some general guidelines.

• Question - Is it wise to put an elderly parent's home in trust?

  Should I put my elderly parent's home in a trust? Putting a house in a trust is a good way to avoid probate, although it may not be necessary.

• Question - If I have a living trust, do I also need a will?

  While it requires a little extra thought and paperwork, a simple back-up will may help prevent estate planning slip-ups.