The Canadian Executor's Guide: A Complete Roadmap From First Steps to Final Distribution - Softcover

Garton, B.A., LL.B., LL.M., TEP, Nicole

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1834387256 ISBN 13: 9781834387253

Publisher: Tellwell Talent, 2026

Synopsis

You've been named an estate executor. Now what?

Whether you're facing this responsibility for the first time or looking for a reliable reference, this guide takes you through every stage of estate administration - from the first phone calls after death to the final distribution and release.

The Canadian Executor's Guide gives you:

• A clear roadmap through probate, taxes, and distribution
• Province-by-province guidance
• Practical checklist and timelines to keep you on track
• Plain-language explanations of important legal concepts
• Strategies to reduce conflict with beneficiaries and family members
• Warning signs for the mistakes that create personal liability

What You'll Learn:

• How to read a will and understand your legal authority
• When probate is required - and when it isn't
• How to identify, secure, and value all estate assets
• The right order to pay debts and taxes (and why it matters)
• How to work effectively with lawyers, accountants, and financial advisors
• What to do when beneficiaries disagree - or threaten litigation
• How to protect yourself from personal liability at every stage

The Canadian Executor's Guide is the complete Canadian guide to settling an estate - clearly, correctly, and with confidence. Get your copy today and give yourself the peace of mind that you're handling everything correctly - from start to finish.

About this title

About the Author

Nicole Garton, B.A., LL.B., LL.M, TEP, is President and General Counsel of Heritage Trust Company Inc. She is recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada for Trust and Estates and ranked as a leading practitioner by Lexpert. Nicole has spent her career advising families, executors, and trustees on estate planning, administration, and the resolution of estate disputes.Heritage Trust Company Inc. is an independent trust company providing professional executor, trustee, and power of attorney services. We help individuals and families protect what matters most-their assets, and their legacies.

Edition details

• Publisher: Tellwell Talent
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1834387256
• ISBN 13: 9781834387253
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 282