MKC Law OfficePeterborough, ON · September 21, 2026Can a Beneficiary Refuse to Leave an Estate Property in Ontario
What to do when someone just won't leave the house. Being a Beneficiary Does Not Necessarily Give You the Right to Live in the Estate's House A surprisingly difficult problem can arise where a family member is living in the deceased's home. The person living in the home, often a child of the deceased, may also be a beneficiary of the estate. They may have lived there for years, perhaps even for most of their life. They may understandably regard the property as their home. But does being a beneficiary give that person the right to remain in the property? Usually, the answer is, No. But the...
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