Documents in an Application for a Certificate of Appointment of Estate Trustee (with a Will) (ON)

Summary

This checklist outlines the documents required for an application for a certificate of appointment of estate trustee with a will in Ontario. The necessary documents include the original will and any codicils, proof of death, and either an affidavit or a lawyer's certificate of service. Additionally, a draft certificate of appointment, any relevant court orders, and affidavits related to the execution or condition of the will or codicils are needed. If the will is in holograph form, an affidavit confirming the deceased's handwriting and signature is required. Renunciations from non-applying named estate trustees and consents from those entitled to share in the estate are also necessary. For applications limited to specific assets, a draft order and any required security must be included. Additional materials may be requested by the court.