Gilmore & Gilmore Law Office

Gilmore and Gilmore Professional Corporation is a renowned law firm that has been providing exceptional legal services for many years. Our team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers is dedicated to offering full-service, friendly, and professional legal advice to our clients. We believe in building long-lasting relationships with our clients based on trust, integrity, and mutual respect.

Our Lawyers

James M. Gilmore is the managing partner of Gilmore and Gilmore Professional Corporation. He is a highly accomplished and respected lawyer with extensive experience in various areas of law, including estate administration, estate litigation, and estate and personal planning. Mr. Gilmore is known for his commitment to his clients, his attention to detail, and his ability to provide practical and effective legal solutions.

Our Support Staff

Our support staff is the backbone of our firm. They are friendly, knowledgeable, and always willing to go the extra mile to ensure that our clients receive the best possible service. Our support staff includes legal assistants, law clerks, and administrative personnel who are all dedicated to providing efficient and effective support to our lawyers and clients.

Areas of Practice

At Gilmore and Gilmore Professional Corporation, we offer a wide range of legal services, including:

• Estate Administration: We provide comprehensive estate administration services, including preparing and filing probate applications, preparing accounts, and distributing estate assets to beneficiaries.
• Estate Litigation: We represent clients in estate litigation matters, including will challenges, trust disputes, and guardianship applications.
• Estate and Personal Planning: We provide personalized estate and personal planning services, including preparing wills, powers of attorney, and trust agreements.
• Real Estate: We represent clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including buying and selling homes, mortgages, and refinancing.

Estate Administration

Our estate administration services are designed to help executors and administrators manage the estates of deceased individuals. We can assist with preparing and filing probate applications, preparing accounts, and distributing estate assets to beneficiaries. We also provide advice on estate tax planning and other related matters.

Estate Litigation

We represent clients in various estate litigation matters, including will challenges, trust disputes, and guardianship applications. We understand that estate litigation can be emotional and challenging, and we strive to provide compassionate and effective representation to our clients.

Estate and Personal Planning

We provide personalized estate and personal planning services, including preparing wills, powers of attorney, and trust agreements. We work closely with our clients to ensure that their wishes are reflected in their estate planning documents and that their assets are protected for future generations.

Real Estate

We represent clients in all aspects of real estate transactions, including buying and selling homes, mortgages, and refinancing. We provide practical and effective legal advice to our clients, and we work tirelessly to ensure that their transactions are completed smoothly and efficiently.

Simple Probate Application Service and Fee

We offer a straightforward and cost-effective probate application service for estate trustees/executors who are otherwise willing and able to administer the estate they are charged with overseeing.

Are Joint Accounts Part of an Estate?

We can assist with determining whether bank accounts that are owned jointly pass to the surviving account holders or form part of the deceased account holder's estate.

Formatting Estate Accounts

We provide advice on how executors of estates should keep detailed accounting records, including original assets of the estate, all capital and revenue received and paid out, investments made on behalf of the estate, and the current assets of the estate at any point where the executor is having the accounts approved by beneficiaries.

Treatment of CPP Death Benefit by the Estate

We can provide advice on how the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) death benefit is an income to the estate and taxable as such, an estate asset on which executor's compensation is payable, and included in the value of the estate for the purposes of distribution among the beneficiaries.

Getting "Out" of a Real Estate Transaction

We can provide advice on how to legally and effectively get out of a real estate deal, including understanding the terms of the Agreement of Purchase and Sale and any conditions that need to be met.

Investments Under Power of Attorney

We can assist with understanding the responsibilities of an attorney acting under a Power of Attorney for Property, including being careful with investments and assuming liability for any losses.

Options After the Death of a Spouse: Equalization

We can provide advice on how a spouse has options to ensure that they receive appropriate financial support from the Estate of their deceased Spouse, including the option of equalization.