This article collects common questions on publishing notices with NoticeConnect
Q - How much does it cost to publish?
A - Publishing a Notice to Creditors on NoticeConnect costs a one-time flat fee of $150 plus HST regardless of the length of your ad or the number of locations listed.
You can include an Affidavit of Publication with your order for an additional $40 plus HST.
Q - How do I publish a notice to creditors?
A - 1. Create an account.
2. Click on "Order Now" from the "Products For You" box.
3. Select "Notice to Creditors" and follow the on-screen prompts.
Once you have completed and paid for your Notice to Creditors, you will receive an emailed receipt confirming your order and a link to your published notice.
Q - I entered in a second location, but where is it on the notice?
A - You can list up to three locations in your Notice to Creditors. The location for "Lived In" will appear in the body of your notice.
Any additional locations will be shown at the bottom of your ad.
Q - How long should my Notice to Creditors be published for?
A - There is no official time period, but the convention in Ontario is to publish your Notice to Creditors for 30 days. If the estate is particularly complicated and you want to give creditors more time to come forward with claims, you can keep your notice active for up to 60 days.
Q - Who should I list as the contact information in my notice?
A - Your Notice to Creditors should have the contact information of someone associated with the estate. That can be the estate trustee or a lawyer working for the estate trustee.
There is no specific rule as to the type of contact information you should provide, but the vast majority of notices include an address. Many notices also include a telephone number or email address. If you have additional questions about what information to include in your notice, we recommend you ask a lawyer.
Q - Can my Notice to Creditors include the deceased's corporation?
A - Yes, you can mention the deceased's corporation in the ‘Alias’ (AKA) field on the form.
Q - Can I add custom text to my notice?
A - Yes, you can. During checkout, at the Review & Confirm step, click on "Edit". Then click anywhere in the highlighted box, add your custom text, and click "Save." You'll now see a preview of your customized notice to creditors.
Q - How do I save a draft of my notice?
A - You must be logged into an account to save a draft order. During checkout, at the Review & Confirm step, click "Confirm", then "Save Drafts & Close." You can continue your draft later by going to the "Saved Drafts" section of your account.
Q - Is my notice published?
A - You can check if your notice is published by visiting our public, searchable database. The most recent notices are listed first, followed by older notices.
Q - I’ve already published my notice, how can I edit it?
A - You can't change your notice after it's been published. If you require any corrections, you must place a new order.
Q - My notice is expired. Can I get it removed from the website?
A - Yes. We can remove your notice from the website after the expiry date has passed. To do this, please email us at info@noticeconnect.com from the email address you used to place your order.