Family Law

In Ontario, the roles of an estate trustee and a trustee of a trust are often confused. While the same individual may hold both roles, they are legally distinct offices, governed by different statutes, with different duties, timelines, and risks of personal liability. This distinction frequently becomes critical in estate administration disputes, trust litigation, and beneficiary claims—particularly in the Greater Toronto Area, where estates often involve complex assets, real estate, and ongoing trusts. What Is an Estate Trustee in Ontario? An estate trustee—also commonly referred to as an executor, estate representative, personal representative, or estate…