Why do I have to probate an estate with a Will in Nova Scotia?

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Why do I have to probate an estate with a Will in Nova Scotia?

People are often frustrated to discover that there are circumstances when, even if there is a valid Will, the estate still has to go through the Nova Scotia Probate Court process.

If you take the word of the folks on the internet, the purpose of Probate is a cash grab scheme cooked up between the government and lawyers. Not terribly surprisingly, that’s not the case. Probate of an estate in Nova Scotia is required primarily for two main reasons:

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What is Probate in Nova Scotia?

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What is Probate in Nova Scotia?

A somewhat alarming statistic is that nearly 50% of adult Canadians do not have a valid Will. Drawing from that, I am going to imagine that an equally large number of people in Nova Scotia are unfamiliar with probate. This blog will take a look at what probate is and why many people would wish to avoid it.

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Consequences for Your Loved ones if you Die Without a Will in Nova Scotia

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Consequences for Your Loved ones if you Die Without a Will in Nova Scotia

A common (and troubling) statistic is that approximately 50% of adult Canadians do not have a valid Will.  The reasons why people haven’t yet prepared their Wills are varied but I’ll suggest one of the more important is that they don’t understand the consequences of dying without one.

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