Editing Probate (section)

==Canada==
{{See also|Inheritance law in Canada|Segregated_fund#Probate_protection}}
Inheritance law in Canada is [[Constitution of Canada|constitutionally]] a [[Canadian federalism|provincial matter]].  Therefore, the laws governing inheritance in Canada is legislated by each individual [[Provinces and territories of Canada|province]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.canada.ca/en/financial-consumer-agency/services/estate-planning/resources-estate-law.html|title=Provincial and territorial resources on estate law}}</ref>

===Ontario===
The probate process in Ontario is a legal process where a court approves the validity of a will and grants authority to the executor named in the will to distribute the deceased person's assets according to the instructions in the will. The process generally involves the following steps:<ref>{{cite web|title=Apply for probate of an estate|url=https://www.ontario.ca/page/apply-probate-estate}}</ref>
* The executor applies for a certificate of appointment of estate trustee (probate) from the court, along with the original will and any required supporting documents.
* The court reviews the application and if satisfied that the will is valid and that the executor is suitable, it will issue a certificate of appointment of estate trustee.
* The executor uses the certificate to gather and manage the deceased person's assets, pay any debts and taxes, and distribute the assets according to the instructions in the will.
* The executor must provide an inventory of the assets and liabilities of the estate and file it with the court and distribute the assets to the beneficiaries according to the Will.
* The executor must also file an estate information return with the Ministry of Finance within 90 days of being issued the certificate of appointment of estate trustee.
* Once the assets have been distributed and any debts have been paid, the executor will apply for a certificate of final distribution from the court, which will release the executor from their responsibilities.