If you are facing a dispute over an estate and want to find alternatives to court for estate litigation, there are practical options worth considering. Taking a dispute to court can be stressful, expensive, and often takes years to resolve, especially with Ontario’s backlogged court system. Fortunately, with the guidance of an experienced estate lawyer, you can explore other ways to resolve the matter more efficiently and with less conflict. Mediation, arbitration, and med-arb are all effective alternatives that may help you avoid the courtroom entirely.

Taking on the role of an estate executor is a big responsibility and, when someone passes away, your duties will be key to settling the will. You are not just handing out inheritances — you are legally responsible for managing everything the deceased left behind, from debts to taxes to property. If things are not handled properly, executors can sometimes be held personally liable.