Merovitz Potechin LLPOttawa, ON · October 20, 2026How long do I have to bring a claim against an Estate in Ontario?
In Ontario, different statutes give different limitation periods, for bringing different types of claims. For example, the Trustee Act sets a 2-year limit, from the date of death, for a claim against the estate of a deceased person. However, the Real Property Limitations Act (“RPLA”) sets a 10-year limit for an action to recover land....
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