8 Tips to avoid common Nova Scotia “Do It Yourself” Will Kits mistakes

8 Tips to avoid common Nova Scotia “Do It Yourself” Will Kits mistakes

I can't count the number of times a friend or family of a deceased person came into our office with a “do it yourself” Will that couldn't be used because something was done wrong or missing. In theory, online “do it yourself” Will kits are supposed to save you money. Unfortunately, in many cases, issues with these Wills end up causing the person left trying to manage the estate significant time, stress, and money in legal fees to sort out the problem.

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How do I Calculate the Value of an Estate in Nova Scotia for Probate?

How do I Calculate the Value of an Estate in Nova Scotia for Probate?

If the estate requires Probate, the first document you submit to the court will require you to estimate the value of the deceased person’s estate at the time of their death. In many cases, assets may have been sold or money received into the estate after the person died, but for the purposes of calculating the value of the estate for Probate, you only include the assets as at the time of death.

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