Cross-border estate administration: It’s complicated

By Susannah Roth and Margaret O’Sullivan ( August 15, 2018, 10:54 AM EDT) -- When an individual dies, many issues can arise in the administration of their estate. This is true no matter the nature of their assets, their net worth, or their personal situation. When a deceased person had cross-border connections to the United States and Ontario or any province or territory in Canada, many other issues can arise which can complicate the administration of their estate. In this series of articles, we will discuss common issues that can arise when estates have connections on both sides of the border....