Form 74 13 2025

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The document is a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee with a Will issued by the Ontario Superior Court of Justice. It certifies the appointment of an applicant as the estate trustee for a deceased individual, including details such as the deceased's name, occupation, date of death, and a copy of the last will.

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Begin by entering the name of the deceased in the designated field. Ensure accuracy as this is a critical component of the form.
Fill in the occupation of the deceased, followed by the date of death. This information helps establish context for the appointment.
In the applicant section, provide your full name, address, and occupation. This identifies you as the person applying for the appointment.
Attach a copy of the deceased's last will and any codicils if applicable. Use our platform’s upload feature to easily attach these documents.
Finally, review all entered information for accuracy before submitting. Once satisfied, proceed to sign and date where indicated.

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What is form 13 in Ontario?

Form 13: Financial Statement (Support Claims) if your case involves child support or spousal support, but not property issues. Form 13.1: Financial Statement (Property and Support Claims) if your case involves claims regarding property or debts (whether or not your case also involves support issues)

What documents will I need for probate?

Must-Have Documents for Probate: You can usually get copies from the funeral home or your governments office of records. Last Will and Testament (and Updates): If the person had a will, youll need the original document and any changes (called codicils) they made to it.

What are the new probate rules in Ontario?

The new laws state that beginning in 2025, a separated spouse is not automatically considered to be one of the estates beneficiaries. Spouses separated for three years or more before a death that occurred after December 31, 2021, or that have a formal separation agreement are treated the same as a divorced couple.

What is needed for probate in Ontario?

First things first, gather all of the pertinent documents about the deceased in relation to their estate - such as: Final valid will and codicils (if applicable) Lists of estate assets and financial accounts. Marriage contract (if applicable) Proof of death/death certificate. Necessary probate court documents.

What forms are required for probate in Ontario?

How to apply for probate in Ontario Form 74A - Application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee. Form 74B - Affidavit of Service of Application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee. Form 74D - Affidavit of Execution of Will or Codicil. Form 74E - Affidavit of Condition of Will or Codicil.

What forms to file for probate?

You should look for the following types of forms: Petition For Probate - This is the Main form needed to start probate. Interested Party Notification Certification - Form to notify interested parties (heirs, family etc.) Initial Inventory - Usually required after appointment.

What is form 74A in Ontario?

Form 74A - Application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee: This form initiates the probate process by validating the will, appointing an estate trustee, detailing the deceaseds personal and asset information, identifying beneficiaries, and calculating estate administration tax.

Form 74 13 2025

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