Tag Archives: personal liability

Executors Can Face Legal Liability From Errors, Omissions or Fraud

Jacquie McNish and Paul Waldie from the Globe and Mail review several large estate fraud cases and the tragic outcomes they had on the families left behind. (more…)

Insurance to Protect Executors During Estate Administration Duties

An insurance policy for executors can protect both the executor from personal liability, as well as the estate assets, which may be liquidated to fund any sort of estate litigation.

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What You Need to Know About Being an Executor

If you have recently been named the executor of a loved one’s will, the responsibilities that come with the role may seem daunting.

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New Type of Insurance Available for Estate Executors

Serving as the executor of an estate is a challenging responsibility that can be fraught with liability.  (more…)

Executor Insurance Can Protect Trustees From Personal Liability

Executors often face a demanding job, disgruntled beneficiaries, and the genuine risk of personal liability. (more…)

Insurance Protection for the “Occasional” Estate Trustee

There are many problems that can arise when an unexperienced individual takes on the role of estate trustee or executor when a loved one or family friend passes away.  (more…)

Executor Insurance is a Choice That Could Protect You

Executors face many personal liability risks when administering estates and could be held personally responsible for any negligent errors or omissions made. (more…)

Ontario to Change the Way Probate Fees are Collected

The introduction of Bill 173 in Ontario is bound to change the course of estate administration.

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