If a will doesn’t address compensation, then provincial statutes, case law or set guidelines govern how much an executor can receive
Clients may need to revise their wills if they’ve named out-of-jurisdiction executors
New rules may allow more executors without a legal background to apply for probate
Regularly providing information to beneficiaries — and keeping records — will go a long way
In most cases the additional costs — and headaches — aren’t worth it
What is a no-contest clause, and what do executors need to know?
Tips for dealing with estate assets in trusts
The pros and cons of two (or more) people managing an estate
Executors may have to balance conflicting interests
Helping executors decide how much to keep aside for complicated estates