Selling a loved one's home, step by step.

When someone passes, the home often becomes the biggest and most emotional task in the estate. There's no rush to do it all at once. This timeline shows what happens when, from the first weeks through probate, the clear-out, the sale and the paperwork after, so your family can take it one step at a time.

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About the estate

Approximate answers are fine.

Date of passing

How was the home owned?

In their name alone, with a will In their name alone, without a will Jointly with someone who survives them Not sure

The deed shows how it was owned. Your lawyer can check it in minutes.

Expected court processing time It varies by courthouse and how complete the application is. Ask your lawyer what they're seeing now.

Estimated home value

Other assets going through the estate

Bank accounts and investments in their name alone. Leave out joint accounts and anything with a named beneficiary.

Your timeline

Could list around

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Could close around

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Estate administration tax

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Plan the home preparation

You don't have to do this alone.

We've guided families through estate sales across Toronto's west end, Mississauga and Oakville. We coordinate the clear-out, the trades and the timing with your lawyer, and keep everyone in the family informed, so the sale is one less thing to carry.

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