Varity LawRichmond Hill, ON · March 18, 2026How Separate Assets Can Trigger Two Probate Applications in Ontario
In Ontario, when spouses hold assets separately rather than jointly, their estate requires two separate probate applications – one for each spouse’s estate. This doubles both the legal fees and the Estate Administration Tax (EAT) owed. Why Joint Ownership Matters Joint ownership with right of survivorship means that when one spouse dies, the surviving spouse...
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