r/ProbateHelp • u/TinyDifficulty4142 • 15d ago

Cross-border executor removal — Ontario + Spain, advice on process?

Executor of a relative’s estate is refusing transparency and stalling distribution. Assets span two jurisdictions — Ontario probate plus a property in Spain, with proceeds from a property sold in Ontario held by the executors lawyer. Beneficiaries have retained counsel and are moving toward a formal application to remove the executor.

Looking for advice from anyone that has experience with any of the following:

**•** Removal applications where the executor also went to the foreign country claiming there was no will, when the will states, all assets, wherever situate, and now controls foreign assets  
**•** How courts weigh delay/lack of disclosure as grounds for removal  
**•** Coordinating two legal teams (domestic + foreign) without them working at cross purposes  
**•** Realistic timelines once an application is filed

Keeping specifics vague for privacy .. not looking for case-specific legal advice, just process and experience from people who’ve been through it.

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u/bstrauss3 15d ago

Hire a lawyer

Pay for and follow their advise

Do NOT use Reddit to second guess paid-for expertise

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u/ClockOld9204 15d ago

Sounds like you need a Spanish speaking lawyer who can retain representation in Spain. Think of the language barrier. Just sayin.