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So You’re an Estate Trustee, Now What?

July 22, 2020 By Margaret Waddington  This article provides a brief introduction to your role as Estate Trustee. An Estate Trustee was formerly known as an Executor or Executrix. You may have become an Estate Trustee because you were named in a Will.  If there was no Will, an application can be made to the […]

What You Need To Know About “Probate Taxes”

July 22, 2020 By Margaret Waddington The Basics: First and foremost what used to be called “Letters Probate” is now called a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with a Will (or Without a Will) and the former “Probate Tax” is now called the Estate Administration Tax. The Estate Administration Tax is only paid when […]