Duties of the Estate Executor
Explanation of steps an Executor of an Estate must take. Executor duties pertaining to the Will, Funeral, Death Certificate, Probate, Pension, Insurance, Assets and Liabilities, Advertising for Creditors and the Deceased's Income Tax Return.
Explanation of the Executor's duty with respect to real estate assets; their maintenance and disposition and discussion about Executor's compensation.
Also a listing of executor of estate forms to assist you with the estate's assets.
Table of Contents
- The Will and Death Certificate
- Assets and Liabilities
- Legal Assistance - Estate Executor Duty
- Apply for Pension benefits
- Advertise for Creditors
- Estate Executor's Compensation in Canada
- Angel Pallbearers
- Income Tax Returns
- 101 Law Forms for Personal Use (Book & CD-Rom)
- Wills, Trusts and Estate Administration
- Administration of Wills, Trusts, and Estates
- Suze Orman's Will & Trust Kit - U.S. Residents
- Canadian - Last Will & Testament:
- Canadian Estate Planning
- How to Probate an Estate in California
- Probate and Settle an Estate in Florida
- A Practical Guide to Estate Planning and Administration
- 60-Minute Estate Planner
- The information you need to effectively carry out the powers and duties of an executor for distributing an
- Executor's Guide: Settling a Loved One's Estate or Trust
- The Survivor's Guide: What You Need to Know and What You Need to Do When Someone Close to You Dies
- Funeral Humor
- Powers of Attorney Simplified
- General Power of Attorney Form
- Living Wills Simplified
- The Living Trust : The Failproof Way to Pass Along Your Estate to Your Heirs
- 8 Ways to Avoid Probate (Paperback)
- Canadian and International - Executor of Estate forms
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The Will and Death Certificate
duties of an estate executor and trust executor duties
The Executor of an Estate (an Individual or Trust Company), must obtain a copy of the Last Will and Testament of the Deceased immediately after the death of the Testator, if they are not in possession of the Will already.The executor duties are to ensure that the Testator's immediate wishes after his/her death are properly executed. If no such instructions are left, the Executor may consult with the immediate Family.
You must obtain a Death Certificate from the Funeral Home Director. The Death Certificate is a necessary document to prove the death of the Testator.
Duties of an Executor of a Will - The Will must be carefully read in order to determine certain aspects such as:
* notice to heirs and next of kin
* security of property and other goods
* assessment of cash needs for administration of Estate
* steps to be taken to meet the immediate financial needs of dependents - assets are immediately frozen until the Grant of Letters Probate is received. For immediate funds one should turn to any assets that pass outside of the estate which are not frozen such as joint bank accounts, properties held in joint tenancy or assets passing to a designated beneficiary.
If the deceased had a life insurance policy the designated beneficiary can immediately apply to have the benefits of the insurance policy paid directly to that beneficiary. Consult with a lawyer on these steps.
If there are no funds immediately available and the banks are unwilling to make alternate arrangements to help the survivors, the executor may have to arrange a loan for the survivor until the estate assets can be distributed.
Assets and Liabilities
Duties of Estate Executor and how to settle an Estate
The Executor duties are to arrange the Funeral, take possession of all documents to ascertain assets and liabilities, take interim possession of all property, have the Estate Probated, if necessary, pay all debts and distribute the property and all other assets of the Estate to all Beneficiaries in a timely fashion.Consult with a lawyer. This may be the lawyer who drew up the Will; otherwise it may be necessary for the executor to retain a lawyer.
The duty of executor is to prepare a complete list of all the assets and liabilities as well as their value at the time of death including cash, securities, jewelry, real estate and other valuables such as contents of safety deposit boxes.
Request that the estate lawyer search the title to all real estate in which the deceased had an interest. Determine the value any real estate, such as cottage property, farm, commercial, or investment property; this might entail hiring a Real Estate Appraiser. Check leases, mortgages and taxes. You will be responsible for payment of all mortgages, taxes, utility bills, etc. until the property is sold, including realtor and legal fees related to sale of property. Provide for continuing management and insurance of investment properties.
Notify all relevant financial institutions about the death and obtain statements about cash balances on deposit and loans outstanding. In most instances these institutions will require a copy of the Death Certificate along with a copy of the Will.
Only assets and liabilities that make up the estate must be listed. Assets that pass outside of the estate by right of survivorship under joint tenancy or designation of a beneficiary do not have to be listed. You are responsible at all times to account for the estate assets.
You are responsible for the protection of all assets under the Estate including real estate. This includes theft, fire, loss and any other destruction. If you fail to preserve the assets you can be held liable. One way to protect the assets of the estate is to take them into your possession. This should be done with any valuable assets including important documents. Secured storage and or insurance for these assets are recommended. If the deceased owned a business you must arrange for continued, proper management as well as review any investments and collect any income from such items as stocks, bonds, rents or other investments.
Legal Assistance - Estate Executor Duty
duties of executor of estate
* advice on duties of executor of a Will
* opinions about the meaning of the Will
* advice and execution of means to locate a Will, if there is no apparent Will
* drafting legal documents ie. deeds and other conveyance documents
* probating the Will, if necessary - the sooner the Will is probated the sooner you have legal access to distribute the estate. Applying for probate includes completing a number of documents to be filed with the courts.
* preparing documentation with regard to distribution of the Estate
All reasonable legal fees are paid by the Estate.
Apply for Pension benefits
duties of executor
The government in Canada pays CPP Survivor Benefits to a Deceased Contributor's Estate which is a one-time payment to, or on behalf of, the Estate of a Deceased Canada Pension Plan contributor. You will need to obtain the necessary forms and include the Death Certificate to apply. This must be done within 12 months of the death.The survivor's pension is a monthly pension paid to the surviving spouse or common-law partner of a Deceased contributor and the children's benefit is a monthly benefit for dependent children of a Deceased contributor. Once again a Death Certificate will need to be remitted.
Advertise for Creditors
duties of executor of estates
Estate Executor's Compensation in Canada
estate executor payment
Executors can determine the estate executor payment they are likely to receive. The courts in estate matters have developed a scale, based on the value of property in the estate for the executor's fee:
2.5% on capital receipts
2.5% on capital disbursements
2.5% on revenue receipts
An annual care and management fee of 2/5 of 1% on the gross value of the estate (i.e. where the gross value of the estate is $200,000, the annual compensation would be $800), if the estate is not distributed immediately.
Angel Pallbearers
Income Tax Returns
duty estate executor
The deceased's capital gains or losses as of the date of death must be determined. If the surviving spouse or spouse trust receives the entire estate, it is possible that no capital gains tax will be payable until that spouse dies.
It is imperative that all debts, fees, services and incomes taxes be paid prior to distribution of the proceeds of the Estate to the Beneficiaries.
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