OUR SERVICES
Bernard Bourke Executor Services is here to make life’s most difficult transitions a little easier. We guide families, executors, and charities through every stage of estate administration with care, clarity, and respect. Built on three key pillars, we take the weight off your shoulders and handle the details, so you can focus on what truly matters.
Learn more about our three pillars and the services we provide below.
“I highly recommend Bernard Bourke Executor Services to anyone facing similar challenges. Their professionalism, combined with a personal touch, is truly unmatched. Thank you, Michelle, for turning a potentially difficult situation into a smooth and manageable process."
—Judith K
THE THREE PILLARS
Providing compassionate, professional guidance to executors and beneficiaries through every stage of estate settlement—from probate to property management—ensuring clarity, compliance, and peace of mind.
ESTATE ADMINISTRATION EXPERTISE
Helping charities refine their estate administration processes to manage bequests efficiently, honour donor intent, and build internal capacity for legacy stewardship.
CHARITY-FOCUSED ESTATE ADMINISTRATION
Offering trusted coordination and services during life’s most complex transitions, including downsizing, property preparation, and connecting clients with vetted service providers to ease the burden.
LIFE TRANSITION SUPPORT
“Michelle's integrity combined with her excellent listening skills, calm demeanour and compassion are qualities I deeply appreciate. She truly cares about people and is dedicated to helping them navigate more easily through a complex system, during a challenging time.”
—Nicollett E
SERVICES OFFERED
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Initial Death Notifications Handles the sensitive task of notifying relevant parties of a death, ensuring all necessary steps are taken.
Making Funeral Arrangements Provides support in planning and arranging funeral services, alleviating stress during a difficult time.
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Assistance with Probate Applications Helps navigate the complex probate process, ensuring all legal requirements are met referrals to legal, financial and accounting services where necessary.
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Locksmith Provides peace of mind by ensuring that locks are secure and functioning properly.
Home Security Checks Identifies potential security vulnerabilities and offers solutions to enhance home safety.
Home and Yard Maintenance Ensures the outside of the home is clear of any flyers and mail is retrieved along with any yard maintenance required.
Secure Document Shredding Protects sensitive information from falling into the wrong hands by securely disposing of documents.
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Inventory of Assets Keeps a detailed record of all assets, which is useful for insurance purposes and property disbursement.
Virtual Recording of Home Creates a digital record of home contents, making it easier to manage and document assets.
Appraisal of Assets Provides accurate valuations of assets from professionals which is essential for insurance, sale, or disbursement of the estate.
Storage and Shipping of Assets Ensures safe and secure transportation of assets to designated locations.
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Property Maintenance Ensures properties are well-maintained and in good condition, which can increase property value and tenant satisfaction.
Repairs and Maintenance Provides timely repairs and regular maintenance to prevent major issues and extend the lifespan of property assets.
Preparing Properties for Sale Enhances the marketability of properties, potentially leading to quicker sales and higher selling prices.
Dispersal of Vehicles Manages the sale or distribution of vehicles, ensuring they are handled according to the estate plan.
Dispersal of Estate Assets Facilitates the distribution of estate assets to beneficiaries, ensuring compliance with legal requirements.
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Guided Discovery of Assets and Liabilities Helps identify all assets and liabilities, providing a clear financial picture.
Communications with Financial Institutions and Other Third Parties Manages communications to ensure all financial matters are handled efficiently.
Assistance with Tax Preparation and Clearance Certificates Ensures accurate tax filings and helps obtain necessary clearance certificates.
Each estate is unique, and this is just a sample of the types of work we do. Contact us for a free consultation to see how we can tailor our services to your needs.