Duties of the Estate Executor in Nova Scotia
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The Executor of an estate is appointed under the Will to “Administer” the estate. Some of the responsibilities of the Executor during the administration of the estate include:
Making funeral/memorial service arrangements and disposition of the deceased’s remains
Finding out the names and addresses of the beneficiaries and notifying them that they have an interest in the estate.
Listing the contents of any safety deposit boxes.
Creating an inventory of all the deceased’s assets and determining their value at the date of death.
Securing and storing property pending distribution.
Securing and protection real estate including notifying the insurer of the death of the deceased and that the property is vacant.
Interim management of businesses, farms, or fishing enterprises.
Applying for Grant of Probate/Administration.
Applying for pensions, death benefits, life insurance.
Notify named beneficiaries of RRSP or other accounts.
Ensure necessary tax returns are filed on time, taxes are paid up, and CRA clearance certificate obtained.
Pay any debts, settle, or otherwise resolve any lawsuits or other claims against the deceased’s estate.
Keep accounts of the estate.
Distribute property to beneficiaries in accordance with the Will or intestacy law.
This is certainly not a comprehensive list, but as you can see, acting as Executor of an estate is a significant personal responsibility. When you sit down to meet with your lawyer we will spend time discussing who will be the best choice to act as your Executor.
If you have more questions about the Probate Process in Nova Scotia or how to Administer an Estate if you the executor or personal representative, check out our other blogs on the topic:
DO I NEED TO PROBATE MY ESTATE?
A REAL-LIFE HORROR STORY – HE DIED WITHOUT A WILL
WHO GETS IT WHEN YOUR GONE? DEALING WITH YOUR HOME IN NOVA SCOTIA WHEN YOU PASS AWAY
WILL THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE IN NOVA SCOTIA HELP ME PROBATE AN ESTATE?
WHAT HAPPENS TO MY HOUSE IF I DIE WITHOUT A WILL IN NOVA SCOTIA?
If you have any questions about your estate executor you can call us at (902) 826-3070 or email us at info@highlanderlaw.ca to set up a meeting with one of our lawyers at our Tantallon law firm. You can also schedule a no commitment Issue Review Consult for $250+HST where you have the opportunity to explain your situation to a lawyer and get basic advice before deciding whether or not you'd like to retain us.
By: Dianna M. Rievaj, MBA, LLB - Founding Lawyer
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