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Organization:
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Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services - Superior Court of Justice, Estates Administration
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Address:
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330 University Ave 9th Fl
Toronto, ON
M5G 1R7
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Map
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Location:
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Cross street: University Ave and Queen St W
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Accessibility Notes:
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Wheelchair accessible building including main entrance on Simcoe Street and barrier free washrooms
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Hours:
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Mon-Fri 8:30 am-5 pm
Public service counter - Mon-Fri 9 am-11 am, 2 pm-4 pm
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Service Description:
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Certificate of appointment of estate trustee either with a will or without a will- handles contested claims against estates
- insurance of probate
- accepts applications under the Substitute Decisions Act
- file elections under the Family Law Act
All court appearances, other matters including civil claims, small claims and family law matters being heard in-person, or remotely, using video and teleconferencing
Individuals can apply for online proceedings at the following links: civil claims, small claims and family law matters
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Fees:
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Tax based on the full value of estate -- no tax for estates of $50,000 or under, $15 per $1000 over $50,000, other disbursement fees may apply
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Application:
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For in-person filing, bring original will to public counter with all prescribed forms, available on website
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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No restrictions
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