Katzman Estate Law

Frequently asked questions

Does Katzman Estate Law only work with clients near its offices?

No. The firm is based in Windsor with additional offices in Toronto, Chatham, and Sarnia, and it runs a virtual practice that lets executors sign documents and swear affidavits by video call, so it can take on estate matters anywhere in Ontario without an in person meeting.

I was left out of a family member's will, does Katzman Estate Law take these cases?

Yes. The firm handles dependant support claims for spouses, common law partners, children, and siblings who were being supported by the deceased and were not adequately provided for, and it offers a free initial consultation to assess whether a claim is worth pursuing.

Can I afford to challenge a will if I don't have money for hourly legal fees?

Possibly. Katzman Estate Law will consider contingency fee arrangements, charging a percentage of what is recovered instead of an hourly rate, for will challenges, executor and trustee removal matters, spousal elections, dependency claims, and joint account disputes where the amount at stake and the strength of the case support it.

I'm an executor and the beneficiaries don't trust me, what can I do?

Katzman Estate Law also acts as a professional estate trustee in high conflict estates, stepping in as a neutral third party when family trust has broken down or a named trustee has a conflict of interest, and it can be appointed as an estate trustee during litigation.

Do I need to travel to a Katzman Estate Law office to deal with probate?

Not necessarily. The firm offers a fully virtual probate process: after signing a retainer electronically and confirming identity over video, clients can sign documents and swear affidavits remotely, and the completed application is filed with the court the same way an in person one would be.

How much time do I have to bring a dependant support claim in Ontario?

Katzman Estate Law notes that a dependant support claim generally has to be filed within six months of the date an estate trustee is appointed, so anyone considering one should get legal advice promptly.