Probate Fees in Canada: What is it and can you avoid it? 

Thank you very much for the video. I know a lot of hard work goes into creating such videos, so merci beaucoup en core! I have some questions. I hope you will be able to answer them. 1) I believe a probate kicks in only when the person writing the will is dead, am I correct? Is it mandatory for the beneficiary of the will to apply for probate? My only child is the sole beneficiary of all my investments, cars and real estate. Is she supposed to apply for probate once I pass away even though she is the sole beneficiary? 2) If no executor is mentioned in the Last Will, does the Will become null and void? I do have a Last Will that says all my belongings will go to my child once I die, but I am not sure if an executor of the will is mentioned in it. If not, can I designate the beneficiary (my child) as the executor in an amendment to the Will? In other words, she will be the executor as well as sole beneficiary. Is it mandatory to have the executor's name in the Last Will? 3) What if an executor dies before the testator? 4) On what grounds can an Ontario court decide if a Will is null and void? I understand that a Will must have witnesses. Is there any other reason owing to which a Will could be deemed null and void by a court? 5) Can a probate be applied for before the testator passes away? That way, the beneficiary will not face any roadblocks or delays once the testator departs and the whole process of transferring all my properties to my daughter will be fast, simple and straight-forward. Thanking you in advance!

what triggers probate? I've been an executor in a previous will and probate was not used. i understand if someone was contesting the will it makes sense.

Are there lawyer costs along with the probate fee?

If i listed my two children as beneficiaries on my chequing or savings account, is th amount they received taxable, secondly would probate apply Thanks